Discover - Spring 2016

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The Future Vision for Jersey’s Coastline Coastal Walks Coastal Champions Buried Treasure

HERITAGE | WILDLIFE | ENVIRONMENT | LIFESTYLE | CULTURE

STEPHEN COHU

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Contents 4 6 - 10 11

Front Cover Image: Devil’s Hole, gifted by the Clarke family in 2006.

In The News The Coastline Campaign Ten years and counting

12 - 13

The Trust’s Future Vision for Jersey’s Coastline

14 - 15

Jersey’s National Park Something rather special

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Dates for the Diary

18 - 21

Coastal Champions

22 - 23

Coastal Birds - We do love to fly beside the seaside

24 - 25

Favourite Coastal Walks

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View from the Top

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Tell us why you Love our Coastline Buried Treasure A treasure hunt for shells Jump In July - Sea swimming

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Men at Work

34 - 35

The Perfect Coastal Picnic

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Emporium - Coastal themed gifts

Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales

VIEW FROM THE TOP

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elcome to our special coastal edition of Discover which marks and celebrates the 10th Anniversary of our Coastline Campaign. On such a small Island, the coast is integral to our heritage, culture, and sense of identity, but it also very important on a personal level and indeed we all know the Coastline in so many different ways.

Our Coastline Campaign is now 10 years old and this seems an opportune time to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to all those who have supported our efforts to date, either through financial donations or by gifts of land. What I have noticed is that all these people have one thing in common, namely a passion for the permanent protection of our coastline and a desire to see what they have enjoyed passed onto future generations. This was abundantly evident in the conversations we shared with the likes of Mrs Harrison, Mrs Biggar, and Mr Colley and although they have all sadly passed away, they have all left a permanent legacy of which their family and friends can be duly proud. It now falls upon me to ask our membership to consider doing likewise, so as to build upon the success of Plémont and achieve yet more.

Our long term vision and ambitious aim is a simple one.

It is to protect Jersey’s unspoilt remaining coastline forever and for everyone. There are those who question whether this is achievable. I would say, look at what has been accomplished to date. Who would have thought that 10 years ago, when we launched the campaign at the Priory Inn in St Mary, we would have raised over £8M and be protecting another 10 sites. If you still have any reservations I would simply ask you one question. What sort of coastline do you want to see in 20 years time when the Trust is 100 years old, or indeed in 100 years time? If your answer is similar to now, then this is the time to act and leave a powerful and permanent legacy for the future. We ask that you consider making a donation, or alternatively if you are fortunate enough to own an area of coastal land consider gifting it to the Trust or granting a protective covenant to secure its future. Some may accuse me of being overly bold and presumptuous in my request and I apologise if this is the case, but if you do not ask you do not get and I think the goal is well worth a little risk on the part of your President.

I have known it since I was a boy, growing up in St. Brelade’s Bay. I used to play on the beach on late summer afternoons, building dams and chasing seagulls across the beach.

I scrambled everywhere over the headlands above Beauport, fascinated by the Napoleonic guardhouse on the eastern headland. What dreams and imaginings childhood can bring. In more recent years I have grown to love the low tide walks out from La Rocque to Seymour Tower and beyond on a falling spring tide. I have come to know the cliff paths along the north coast, with their little secret wooded valleys and the lush ferns in summer. Then there are the secret coves and bays such as La Coupe. Taken altogether it is a huge and wonderful world. These things are the birth right of every Jersey person and Discover will show you a little of its wonder. I hope that each of you who reads this issue will take away a few ideas for places to go and visit. Jersey may be a small island but there is always somewhere new and interesting to visit, even after a lifetime in the island.

Our success at Plémont and a Line in the Sand demonstrates the strength of feeling in Jersey for the preservation of our coastline. This is now formally recognised by the States of Jersey at a strategic and policy level, through the creation of the Jersey National Park. An interim working party has been working hard to establish the National Park and Mike Stentiford gives us an update on progress to date in pages 14 & 15. It is clearly apparent that if the National Park is to have a meaningful future it will need government support on many different levels and we will be here to press for this to be done.

Christopher Harris President

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IN THE NEWS

New acquisitions at 16 New Street Osmond family, and a newly refurbished four poster bed, which can be viewed in Mrs Jeanne Journeaux’s bedroom on the top floor.

We are thrilled to have three new acquisitions on display this year at 16 New Street ‒ a stunning new doll’s house that was specially commissioned

by Stanley Gibbons, a rare early 19th century box piano, which has been offered to us on long-term loan by the

Mrs Jeanne Journeaux resided at 16 New Street up until her death in 1831, and the Trust felt that her existing bed did not reflect her status as the mother of the owner of the house, Philippe Journeaux. The Trust is extremely grateful to Mr Vernon Pallot who donated the early 19th century bedposts and the private benefactor who generously sponsored the refurbishment of the bed, including the new hangings.

to detail by a specialist company in the UK. House and Collections Manager, Catherine Ward, is hoping to furnish the doll’s house over the coming months and would love to hear from anyone who is willing to donate suitable period furniture for the interior.

Our new doll’s house, which is an exact replica of 16 New Street, has been crafted with impressive attention

Exciting developments at Le Moulin de Quétivel As a new venture for 2016 the Trust is excited to be launching a series of Saturday workshops at the Mill, including two bread making courses, a basket weaving workshop with dedicated craftsman James Dyson and a herb workshop in association with Sally Fleming of Samares Manor.

For more information, please visit our website www.nationaltrust.je/events.

Le Moulin Quétivel Mill is a much loved site that delights both visitors to the Island and local residents. This year we have decided to extend the opening hours at the Mill and offer a small community tea room on site, which will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the season.

The highlight in last year’s calendar was Open Milling Day, which attracted over 150 visitors throughout the day.

This year we will be opening the Mill

for National Mills Weekend on Saturday 14 May, a rare opportunity for visitors to come and watch the entire milling process from start to finish. National Mills Weekend also marks the start of Real Bread Week, run by the Bread Campaign, and this year we are lucky to have artisan baker Darren Wallser on site who will be baking and selling his traditional bread, made with our own freshly milled stoneground flour, throughout the day.

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The Trust is fortunate to have a dedicated team of passionate volunteers to run their sites throughout the season.

If you are interested in volunteering in the community tea room, or donating cakes to sell at the Mill, please do get in touch with Catherine Ward.

Le Moulin de Quétivel re-opens for the season on Monday 23rd May. Opening hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10am-5pm. Dogs welcome.

IN THE NEWS

Plémont Progress…

Update from Jon Parkes, Lands Manager Following the completion of the demolition, the Trust’s Lands Team has been busy implementing the Landscape Management Plan designed by The Plémont Working Party and Michael Felton Landscape Architects.

The first step was to create 2 wildlife ponds whilst the excavators were still onsite. The decision to create ponds on top of a cliff may seem strange to some, but as a population of Toads and Palmate Newts had already been utilising the holiday camps old rain filled swimming pool, it seemed appropriate to allow them to continue living where the swimming galas and lilo races used to take place.

Huge quantities of topsoil were imported from the Belle Vue Development at Les Quennevais and recycled ground from La Collette to cover up the footprint of the old buildings.

It was important that this was quickly sown with a grass nurse crop to prevent erosion from the sometimes unseasonal and extreme weather that the headland experiences. We really did not want to have to explain to anyone how we lost 7755 tonnes of sandy loamy topsoil from on top of a cliff. With limited options to where this quantity of ground could come from, these two sources were chosen due to their relatively low pH (Maritime Heathlands prefer a soil pH of between 4 and 6) and low nutrient status (high nutrient levels would

become a long term management issue as it would encourage undesirable species such as nettles, dock and creeping thistles).

Despite a few weeks of dry weather after the grass seed had been sown, our prayers were answered with a fairly wet summer, which may not have been as welcomed by everyone, but insured that Plémont headland slowly turned green for the first time since King George V’s Silver Jubilee. This meant that the only management required for the rest of the year was keeping the grass, which only contains 3 species, at a fairly low height to prevent the Italian Annual Ryegrass from self seeding and becoming dominant whilst allowing its deep penetrating roots to bind the soil. The other two species of grass in the mix, Common Bent and Sheep’s Fescue both grow much lower to the ground and so the hope was that these would still persist as they are more suited to the desirable habitat we hope to create. One of the advantages to this management is that it creates some areas of bare ground which is available for colonisation by native plants.

This winter has seen further change to the headland with a variety of low lying shrubs and young trees being planted with funds from the Collas Crill Island Walk and the 2015 Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards. This large task was kicked off with the assistance of Les Landes School’s year 5 and St Ouen’s Constable, Michael Paddock, who, with help from our friend Puffin planted 8 young Scots Pine trees.

This was a rewarding moment for the team as they watched the next generation of there community plant trees which will hopefully be standing in hundreds of years time. Fun was had by all that day, with the community involvement this project could finally start. A few weeks later 350 Blackthorn, 200 Hawthorn, 200 Common Broom, 1000 gorse, 30 Elder and 50 Field Maples were planted with the Jersey Conservation Volunteers and these will contribute to the site’s development by providing shelter, protection, food and nesting opportunities to the local wildlife.

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IN THE NEWS

Adaptable Management Planning and Evidence-Based Conservation The Trust’s Lands Team care for a significant number of locally important nature conservation sites across the Island. Because these sites have been shaped by a long history of human intervention, ongoing management is essential to maintain and enhance their nature conservation value.

The delivery of effective conservation is dependent upon good site management planning. To ensure the implementation of best practise, the Trust is currently in the process of modifying its approach to management planning by moving towards a dynamic, adaptable, evidence-based approach. To help facilitate this, former Countryside Ranger Jon Rault has recently been reassigned to the newly created position of Conservation Officer. Jon will work closely with Lands Manager Jon Parkes and the Ranger team to develop comprehensive site management plans, and design and implement scientifically robust monitoring protocols. Monitoring is a key component of this new approach, providing the evidence required to continuously evaluate the efficacy of management and make informed modifications to site management plans as required.

Jon has already made good progress in reviewing existing site information and management plans held on file at The Elms, reconciling boundaries of Trust land and developing digital site maps.

The Howard Davis Farm Trust Helps budding farmers The Howard Davis Farm Trust was formally constituted in May 2009 and receives rents from The Howard Davis Farm and adjoining dairy, which enable it to follow the aims of its original benefactor, T B Davis.

The Trust offers financial support to individuals seeking training and research into agriculture, horticulture and the natural environment. Many local students have benefited hugely from attending agricultural college and other off-island training courses from sensitive management of livestock and coastal habitat to attaining high standards of skill in tree surgery.

Other successful applications resulted in an ambitious hedge-planting conservation project in two island parishes and funding for glasshouse propagation benches at Acorn Industries. The Trust has financed trials and research into cider production and members of the Jersey Beekeepers Association were helped to attend a training course in Devon on maintaining a disease-free population of honeybees.

The Trust has also helped to finance the Jersey Coastal Survey and the island’s largest research project into environmentally friendly methods of reducing and eliminating root eelworm in crops of Jersey Royals.

For further details regarding this grant scheme, applicants are asked to contact Mr. Paul Tucker, Secretary, Howard Davis Farm Trust, Chaumarais, La Rue de Samares, St Clement, JE2 6LS

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IN THE NEWS

Meet the team The Trust staff comprising the Lands, Properties and Administration teams were recently photographed outside our Head Office at The Elms.

From Left to Right: Jo Stansfied, John Rault, Catherine Ward, Will Kirby, Tony Gray, Sarah Hill, Ernie Le Brun, Charles Alluto, Richard Rive, Donna Le Marrec, Chris Sellares, Neil Harvey, Maria Bailey, Jon Parkes, Roger Michel and Robin Le Lerre.

Easyfundraising Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for The National Trust for Jersey.

We have recently registered The National Trust for Jersey as a charity on easyfundraising and there are nearly 3,000 retailers including Amazon, John Lewis, M&S, British Airways and Flybe who will donate a percentage of the amount you spend to The Trust to say thank you for shopping with them. It's really simple, and does not cost you anything.

IT'S REALLY SIMPLE, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS: 1. Join. Head to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/nationaltrustjersey/ and sign up for free.

2. Shop. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.

3. Raise. After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!

There are no catches or hidden charges and The Trust will be really grateful for your donations.

A BIG Thank You The Trust would like to say a Big Thank You to our Corporate supporters, without them our many events and activities would just not be possible.

The following events have kindly been supported by :Treasures of the National Park and our Kite Flying Festival at Plémont - Mourant Ozannes Coastal Cinema Season - Quilter Cheviot Promotional Coastline Campaign Film - Jersey Electricity Explore 2016 Event Brochure – Jersey Water Sunset Concerts – Ashburton Black Butter Event – HSBC

And a load of old cobbles...

The Trust has been very fortunate to have been recently gifted some wonderful granite cobbles and substantial timber beams from Dandara. Sourced from ongoing development projects in St Helier, the Trust is intending to use the granite cobbles for the restoration of the driveway at Les Cotils Farm, whilst the beams will remain in storage until a suitable project arises. The Trust hopes that other developers may consider following suit, as recycling architectural salvage not only saves the Trust money but also ensures that valuable building materials are not needlessly lost or wasted.

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TEN YEARS AND COUNTING

The Coastline Campaign

by Mike Stentiford MBE IT’S a proven fact that almost everyone living in Jersey has an extraordinarily strong bond with our coastline.

Hardly a single day goes by without us reminiscing over all those activities and pursuits awaiting our pleasure along the shoreline.

It’s special, it’s precious, it’s ours to enjoy and it comes as no surprise that the desire to offer it full and permanent protection sits high on the agenda of The National Trust for Jersey.

This measure of intent became fully endorsed in 2006 when the trust took the admirable decision to officially launch its Coastline Campaign.

Time, like the snap of a finger, has an amazing capacity to quickly pass us by and yet the realisation that we’re already raising a celebratory glass to the campaign’s 10th Anniversary still seems remarkably unreal.

That major contributions were gathered through a quite relentless programme of walks, talks and seashore orientated events owed much to the skills, talents and generosity of so many supporters.

As with any such campaign, however, showing the political establishment that caring for our coastal environment is not simply an item on the wish-list of the minority soon became an understandable priority during 2009.

Displaying a visual show of public solidarity eventually manifested itself into ‘The Line in the Sand’, an event that will forever be regarded as the most audacious and successful show of environmental strength ever seen in the Island.

Although ten years might not seem a generous time-lapse in which to achieve too much of any consequence, a realistic appraisal of the past full decade proves otherwise.

When the campaign was launched in March 2006, few would ever have imagined that within just a few years, a half-dozen areas of coastal landscape would be acquired by the Trust on behalf of every single islander.

Prime among these bequests was Les Creux du Vis - Devil’s Hole - the very first gift of coastline generously donated by the Clarke family.

Greatly spurred on by the obvious public attention generated by the campaign, a raft of creative fund-raising initiatives quickly followed.

The production and release of three separate DVD’s by local film maker Sue Daly, for instance, beautifully captured the very essence of the natural side of Jersey’s shoreline.

Understanding the importance of stimulating the maritime imagination of young people via these films, a series of visits to Island primary schools quickly followed.

With its light, shade and dramatic mood swings collectively embracing every kind of emotion possible, local artists generously contributed to three art exhibitions, the outcome of each raising the profile of the Coastline Campaign even further.

As sensitive parts of our coastline became ever more vulnerable to inappropriate building developments, awareness and fund-raising increasingly became integral parts of the campaign.

For all those supporters who stood in line or had worked so tirelessly to bring this display of unity to its successful conclusion, the event will never be forgotten.

It was a memorable one-off occasion that truly lifted the spirits of The National Trust for Jersey and of the 7,000 participants who freely offered their support.

The success of any demonstration, of course, must be measured by the legacy it leaves and in respect of the Coastline Campaign, two major success stories have developed since its launch in 2006.

The first is the eventual settlement of the long-standing fight to permanently retain the Plémont headland as an accessible open space for people and as a favourable habitat for wildlife.

The second result is the official States endorsement, in 2011, of a Jersey Coastal National Park.

Despite assuredly still having many more challenges ahead, it would be true to say that the Coastline Campaign is leaving one of the finest natural legacies of all time.

To date the Coastline Campaign has protected in excess of 213 vergées of land and raised £8.13m.

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COMMENT

Charles Alluto, Chief Executive of The National Trust for Jersey shares the Trust’s 20 year vision for Jersey’s coastline

HEN we launched our Coastal Campaign in March 2006, we set ourselves three simple but ambitious aims for Jersey’s coastline namely save, restore and educate. Ten years have now passed and due to the enormous generosity of our benefactors and partners, we have been fortunate enough to make some of those aims a reality. We have saved Plémont and now permanently care for 10 additional coastal sites amounting to 142 vergées.

We have restored Devil’s Hole and introduced conservation grazing to improve the habitat and ecological biodiversity at Le Don Paton. We have opened an educational/ interpretation centre in the heart of St Ouen’s Bay, as well as instigating a popular programme of rockpool rambles and coastal guided walks. Without doubt this is a good beginning but whilst our coastline remains threatened with unsuitable development, due to poorly sited recreational facilities or out-of-scale developments, Beauport Battery and Sorel Point being cases in point, we must remain ever vigilant and also ensure that our campaign evolves to meet the future challenges which face our coastal environment.

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Our vision for the coastline campaign for the next twenty years is to ensure that Jersey’s remaining areas of unspoilt coastline are permanently protected, clean and healthy, rich in wildlife and accessible for both Islanders and visitors to enjoy. We believe this vision can be realised by adopting the following principles.

Safeguarding our beautiful coastline forever…

We will secure permanent protection of our coastline through robust planning policy, protective covenants and acquisition.

There is an overwhelming public desire to see our coastline protected so that it can be enjoyed by all for generations to come. Jersey’s coastline is inherent to our culture, heritage,

sense of identity and most importantly our wellbeing.

Planning policy recognises this through the designation of the Coastal National Park, although the existing boundaries do not appear to fully reflect our coastal landscape.

The Trust will seek to engage with the States of Jersey and The Environment Department to ensure that the coastline continues to be afforded the highest level of protection and that over time the coastal landscape as a whole is included within the National Park.

Within the next 20 years the Trust will also work with landowners and benefactors to permanently safeguard a further 1,000 vergées of unspoilt coastline, either through protective covenants or acquisition.

Conserving our coastal and marine wildlife…

We will ensure that we have a coastal landscape rich in wildlife through professional management planning, habitat improvement, and working in partnership with government and fellow conservation organisations.

Both our terrestrial and maritime coastal habitats are rich in wildlife but have suffered of late with several species of coastal farmland birds in decline including the skylark and yellowhammer, the characterful puffin almost extinct from our shores, and sea bass stocks at an all-time low.

We therefore need to ensure that our coastal and maritime habitats are in good condition and able to support such species, as well as ensure that our wildlife has space to thrive without unnecessary disturbance.

The Trust will draft and implement management plans for all of its key coastal sites and continue to work with the Environment Department and Durrell Wildlife on implementing the Birds on the Edge Project and relevant Biodiversity Action Plans. The Trust will seek to extend its conservation grazing schemes across coastal areas within its care, so as to effectively reduce bracken cover and improve overall habitat condition. The Trust will offer its support to the Marine Biology Section of the Société Jersiaise in its efforts to ensure Jersey’s maritime

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COMMENT

environment is adequately protected through such mechanisms as Ramsar and Marine Conservation Zones.

Enjoying and caring for our coastline…

We will help people to enjoy and discover more about our coastline by providing safe access, imaginative interpretation and engaging events.

Jersey has an amazing coastline with the dramatic cliffs to the north, the sheltered sandy bays of the south and the windswept dunelands to the west. In addition it has a maritime habitat of international importance, brimming with sea life and interspersed with the offshore reefs of the Écréhous, the Minquiers and the Paternosters.

This landscape is inspiring and provides opportunities for discovery, adventure, play, peace and tranquillity.

The Trust wants every Islander and visitor to have the opportunity to enjoy and discover the coastal lands within its care. It will seek to ensure that there is adequate access and that any proposed footpaths, parking provision and interpretation are sensitively designed and constructed so as to have minimal impact upon wildlife and landscape.

It will also liaise with the Environment Department to ensure that the network of coastal footpaths is safely managed and safeguarded, as well as explore opportunities for further enhancement to meet the ever growing range of recreational activities.

The Trust recognises that public access may need to be restricted on occasion either to protect wildlife such as nesting birds, livestock, habitat restoration projects or simply on health and safety grounds. The Trust will therefore ensure that information is provided to adequately explain and justify any such restrictions.

The Trust will continue to organise a range of events that provide opportunities for discovering more about the coastline and our maritime environment, as well as simply appreciating the intrinsic value of our beautiful landscape.

A productive and living coastal landscape…

We will ensure that the coastal lands within our care remain a productive and living landscape by supporting sustainable and healthy food production.

The Trust recognises that large areas of land within the Jersey National Park and within its own care are used for agriculture, predominantly potato cultivation or livestock grazing. The Trust recognises and values the significant contribution farmers make to maintaining and managing a living landscape, as well as the local economy. It will therefore work with its tenants over the longer term to ensure that agricultural production on its landholdings is sustainable and not of detriment to the long term health of the soils, water resources and wildlife. The Trust also recognises that grazing is a valuable tool for ecological management and will continue to work in partnership with graziers to secure both conservation and agricultural value, particularly in relation to wet meadow sites and marginal coastal heathlands.

The Trust will ensure that hedgerows, archaeological and historic features including drystone walls and field entrances are fully protected and adequately maintained, thereby safeguarding the character and heritage of the coastline in its care.

Of course we will only be able to achieve our vision with your support. Through your generosity, both in terms of donations and legacies, we have raised an incredible £8.1M to date enabling us to save Plémont, restore Devil’s Hole, and acquire a small number of additional sites.

With your help we can continue to build upon our early success and realise our long term vision of having a coastline protected forever and for everyone.

To make a donation please call 483193

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COASTAL NATIONAL PARK

JERSEY’S NATIONAL PARK -

Something Rather Special

By Jersey National Park Interim Working Group - Mike Stentiford MBE The more we begin to accept just how much pleasure we receive from the Island’s coastline, the more we’re likely to appreciate its true intrinsic value.

This strong appreciation of the coastline received official acknowledgement during the early part of 2009 when, following much discussion and public consultation, the States of Jersey agreed to pursue the creation of a Jersey Coastal National Park.

THE PRIME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES BEHIND THIS CONCEPT WERE CLEAR AND SIMPLE: • To robustly protect, conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park.

• To further encourage public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the many special qualities existing within the National Park.

It was also recognised that this protected landscape embraces a living, working environment and therefore the need to cultivate economic and social benefits within its boundaries must be regarded as of paramount importance.

It has also been recognised that the Park acts as an important conduit for tourism, recreation and education whereby the prime intentions are to deliver each of these themes in a sustainable yet economically beneficial way. Tourism and recreation within the Park undoubtedly add considerable value to the local economy.

Prior to an official National Park launch, currently pencilled in for early May 2016, the Interim Working Group has now completed the main objectives as instructed by the States of Jersey.

These have included the preparation of a Business/ Governance Plan, an Action Plan, the creation of a logo/brand and website and, finally, arrangements for the official launch itself. The latter have all been achieved courtesy of two modest grants from States of Jersey grant schemes.

THERE ARE FOUR MAIN COMPONENTS to the National Park as recognised by the States of Jersey, the stakeholders and the Interim Working Group. These clearly defined Park categories are: the natural environment, the historic environment, commercial operations and recreational pursuits.

Covering some 1,900 hectares - 16% of the Island’s land mass - The Jersey National Park received official States designation in 2011 and is now a major planning factor within the Island Plan. The Park currently includes the south-facing headlands of Noirmont, Portelet, Beauport and La Corbiére and extensive areas along the dramatic north coast. In the east, the Park includes exclusive sections of St Catherine’s and ecologically important parts of the Grouville Bay coastline.

By far the largest area of Park is almost the entire length and breadth of St Ouen’s Bay. Also included are the offshore reefs of Les Écréhous, Les Minquiers and the Paternosters.

Having recognised the protective justification of a National Park, the States of Jersey held a series of three one-day ‘stakeholder’ workshops during the early part of 2014.

Emerging from these workshops was an Interim Working Group. This small group of experienced volunteers comprises representatives from the local business community, parish authorities, heritage, environment, agriculture, sport and tourism together with further representation from the departments of Environment and Infrastructure Department.

With this wide diversity of expertise and interests, the working group has been keen to ensure that the final implementation will result in maximum benefit for minimal outlay for everyone living and working within the Park boundaries.

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Natural Environment • Range of habitats • Key natural features • Flagship wildlife species • Sites of Special Interest • Areas of high conservation value such as La Mare au Seigneur Historic Environment • Archaeological sites • Pre-historic landmarks - dolmens, standing stones etc: • Landmark buildings - castles and towers • Fortifications from the German Occupation Commercial Operations • Agriculture and dairy farming • Sand extraction • Quarries • Public Houses • Restaurants and cafés • Heritage self-catering units Recreational pursuits • Beach activities • Golf courses • Motor sport • Cycling events • Athletics/marathons • Charity walks • Nature and ecology

COASTAL NATIONAL PARK

The Working Group firmly believes that bringing together each of these ‘themes’ under the umbrella of a National Park ‘brand’ will ensure maximum ‘promotional’ opportunities for everyone living, working or simply enjoying the Park’s many qualities. Although the Interim Working Group has no official legal status, it is important to recognise that the Jersey National Park is officially designated under the Policy of the Island Plan 2011, a document required under the Planning & Building (Jersey) Law 2002.

A great deal of hard work has been necessary prior to reaching these final stages which, with ideal timing, sit well with this year’s 10th Anniversary celebrations of the National Trust for Jersey’s Coastline Campaign.

In approaching these final preparations, the voluntary working group has produced the following required positioning statement: ‘The Jersey National Park - An Island to Cherish. The Jersey National Park will provide residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to preserve, enjoy and take pride in a coastal environment steeped in history, rich in agriculture and natural diversity and bustling with activities that appeal to every interest, age and ability.

While every beach, bay and coastal walk can be reached within minutes of each other, miles of unspoiled beaches and headlands, excellent restaurants and eating houses plus a wide choice of recreational activities, both sporting and passive, constantly ensure boundless opportunities and untold benefits.’

Wherever they happen to be in the world, National Parks are primarily created because of a strong sense of local pride, a commodity that, despite its modest size, Jersey has in abundance.

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FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON ALL OUR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PLEASE SEE OUR 2016 EXPLORE BOOKLET OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.nationaltrust.je/events

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Dates for your Diary ALL THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM OUR COASTAL CINEMA SERIES, WORKSHOPS, THEATRE, WALKS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE DETAILED IN OUR NEW EXPLORE BROCHURE WHICH IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY JERSEY WATER. BRIMMING WITH OVER 120 EVENTS FOR 2016, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT SOME OF THEM. ANNUAL DINNER We would like to invite all members and their guests to join us for our Annual Dinner, where you will enjoy a fabulous three course dinner at the beautiful St Brelade’s Bay Hotel.

This year we are delighted to announce that our Guest Speaker will be Charles Clover, Executive chairman of Blue Marine Foundation, a charity dedicated to marine reserves.

Mr Clover is also an author and is a columnist for The Sunday Times. He previously worked with HRH the Prince of Wales on ‘Highgrove: Portrait of an Estate’ (1993) and is also the author of ‘The End of the Line: How Overfishing is Changing the World and What We Eat’.

Date: Friday 15th April • Venue: St Brelade’s Bay Hotel Time: 7pm for 7.30pm • Dress Code: Lounge Suits Price: £30.00 to be booked in advance call 483193

THE SHARK EGG HUNT (EASTER SATURDAY) An Easter egg hunt with a difference!

Alongside knowledgeable guides, search the high-tide line for shark, ray and skate egg cases which will be identified, counted and added to the marine conservation survey (and there may just be a chocolate treat at the end).

Date: Saturday 26 March (Easter Saturday) Venue: Given at time of booking • Time: 10am - 11am Price: Free. To be booked in advance call 483193 Dress Code: Wear shoes and trousers that you don’t mind getting wet.

Date: Thursday 21 April • Venue: 16 New Street Time: 6.30pm to 10pm • Price: £80 per person for a 3 course meal, including wine. Tickets are limited so early booking is essential.

Call 483193. Money raised from this event will be used towards the purchase of furniture for the dining room at 16 New Street.

Kindly supported by Highlands Academy, Cimandis Jersey and Vend.

SUNSET CONCERTS AT MONT GRANTEZ Enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of the natural amphitheatre at Grantez overlooking St Ouen’s Bay. Bring a picnic and enjoy fantastic live music as the sun sets. This year sees local bands; ‘Word on the Street’ and ‘Little Black Dress’ perform on the Friday evening and London based band ‘Brother Strut’ on Saturday.

Date: Friday and Saturday 24 and 25 June • Venue: Mont Grantez Time: 5.30pm to 9.30pm Price: FREE but retiring collection. £5 for Parking.

Kindly supported by Ashburton.

KITE FLYING AT PLÉMONT Come along to the newly restored headland at Plémont – the subject of much campaigning over the past 10 years. Learn how to make and fly a kite, take part in a kite flying competition, bring a picnic and enjoy a wonderful fun-filled afternoon for all the family.

Date: Sunday 24 July • Venue: Plémont Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Price: FREE Kindly supported by Mourant Ozannes.

AN IDEAL HUSBAND BY OSCAR WILDE Experience Oscar Wilde’s much loved comedy drama performed by the Butterfly Theatre Company. Watch the drama unfold in the unique setting of the Georgian house museum at 16 New Street.

Date: Monday 4 April to Sunday 10 April Venue: 16 New Street • Time: 1pm, 6pm & 8pm Price: £12 lunchtime performances (45 mins) £15 evening performances (75 mins) To book a ticket please visit the butterfly website: www.butterflytheatre.com

JANE EYRE COSTUME DINNER To celebrate the life and work of novelist Charlotte Brönte, we are hosting a Regency-style banquet in the splendour of our magnificent Club Room at 16 New Street.

Guests are encouraged to dress in 19th-century costume.

BIG ‘WILD’ SLEEP OUT AT MOREL FARM A one night only ‘sleep over’ at Morel Farm. Cook on a campfire, go on a moonlit walk, create a feast for a hedgehog, build a woodland lantern, sleep under the stars and enjoy the dawn chorus….

Date: Saturday 13 August • Venue: Morel Farm Time: 4pm to 9am Price: £10 Booking essential call 483193 Families will need to bring their own tent, sleeping bags and a torch.

Please note there are no washing facilities only toilet facilities.

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CHAMPIONS OF JERSEY’S COASTLINE

Coastal Champions We asked five local people involved in coastal activities why the Jersey Coastline is so important to them… seabed. The privilege of being able to poke around the rocks and seagrass beds finding, photographing and recording interesting creatures is a one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time out of doors.

With the Crown having recently gifted the seabed to the island we, as an island, have an increased responsibility for its stewardship. Taking into account the possible impacts of sea level rise, climate change, and invasive species as well as the scope for future developments such as offshore wind there has never been a more important time to learn about our marine habitat.

I and my fellow section members are in the fortunate position to be able to carry out some of this work and doubly lucky in that it is a task we all truly enjoy.

COURTNEY HUISMAN Francis Binney

Project Co-ordinator Littlefeet Environmental

FRANCIS BINNEY Chairman of the Marine Biology Section of the Société Jersiaise With over 2000 square km of territorial waters compared with just 120 square km of terrestrial habitat the coasts and seas are a vastly under-considered element of what we call Jersey. Since the 19th century naturalists have been recording the life of our shores and shallow seas with great attention to detail and in total more than 2000 species have been identified to date.

This truly staggering diversity ranges from the fish, shellfish and seaweeds down to the microscopic planktons that float in our water column.

As chair of the Marine Biology Section of the Société Jersiaise I co-ordinate a dynamic group of amateur naturalists whose interests range from exploring our subtidal reefs with the use of SCUBA gear to identifying microscopic molluscs and diatoms in the cracks and crevices on our shoreline.

As Jersey benefits from a huge intertidal zone there is much that can be explored without too much in the way of specialised equipment. Over the past 5 years we have carried out surveys of Jersey's seashore life, recording some of the highest densities and diversities of both molluscs and seaweeds know in the British Isles.

Yet still we feel we are only just scratching the surface of what there is to discover about our coasts and seas.

It's a problematic thing to be passionate about and as a hobby it is very much ruled by weather and tide.

While many islanders talk about a 40ft tide thinking of waves splashing over the break water it's the 2ft tide that follows 6 hours later that fascinates me. With the right winds and high air pressure you can see the water recede right down to what is rightfully

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It has given me great pleasure for the past three and half years to make my life and home along the coastlines of Jersey - getting to dip my toes into the bio-diverse, coastal habitats that flourish and fade with our island's playful tidal range. On our Island, I play as project co-ordinator to a Jersey registered non profit organisation called Littlefeet Environmental whose mission is to bring marine conservation to the forefront of the minds of Jersey locals and tourists,

CHAMPIONS OF JERSEY’S COASTLINE alike. As a collective group we have been able to emphasis the importance of coastal and marine conservation through weekly shoreline cleanups, educational seminars and community involvement.

Our forte in Jersey has to be the shoreline cleanups that our staff and volunteers host weekly - these cleanups have even won us awards, as we were granted with the Insurance Corporation’s top prize at the Conservation Awards last year. With each cleanup we welcome more and more dedicated volunteers who just want to make a difference in Jersey. Our volunteers are truly the foundation of our success and for all their time and commitment they've given us the past few years, we'd like to thank them. Last year alone, we were able to remove over four tons of marine debris from beaches around the island – this debris poses a threat to our local and migratory species and on a much grander scale, contributes to the global issue of climate change and marine pollution.

Courtney Huisman

Coming originally from Canada to a tiny nine by five island, I begin to realise how feasible conservation can be both on a large scale, but in Jersey, more so on a local scale. Our coastlines are truly for the benefit and enjoyment of Jersey's people and it needs to be actualised that marine conservation and coastal protection is our public duty and not a right. We have flourishing coastal and terrestrial environments that deserve our love, protection and dedicated time. There is always room for improvement and we hope that we can take the right steps to move Jersey along and make our coastlines a happier, healthier and safer place for Islanders and the species we share it with.

DEREK HAIRON Director of Jersey Kayak Adventures Ltd Jersey has a fantastic coastline to discover and coastal explorations are a major part of our sea kayak business.

I'm often asked if I get bored leading groups around the coast but this is never the case. There are always new things to discover and the height of the tides are never the same so every trip is a new experience.

and discover what's around the next headland.

For many the experience of reaching a quiet and secluded bay often comes as a surprise.

Add to this the chance to perhaps observe a Peregrine Falcon chasing its prey and the trip becomes a stunning experience. It beats watching a wild life programme on TV.

The beauty of Sit-on-Top kayaking is the way they enable even novice paddlers to become explorers. They are very user friendly so instead of worrying about a capsize our clients have more time to take in our great scenery and to observe the marine and bird life.

As a local resident and trained guide it's great to be able to reveal more about our rich maritime environment and history. After a few minutes spent on basic skills, it's surprising how quickly people start wanting to explore

Derek Hairon

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CHAMPIONS OF JERSEY’S COASTLINE Once you get out kayaking and explore hidden coves, caves and cliffs people start realising just how special Jersey is. It's easy to have little interest in protecting our coastline if you never see it. I'd like to think that by exploring our coastline I can demonstrate that it is not necessary to travel huge distances to discover remarkable places and observe wildlife. It's also a great place to decompress.

We just have to take a bit of time to go out and discover our coastal heritage. A guided tour by Sit-on-Top kayak is a pretty good way to start.

TIM LIDDIARD Senior Natural Environmental Officer, Department of the Environment Jersey has an extensive network of paths in some of the Island’s most wild and spectacular coastal scenery.

Their remoteness and natural beauty draws tourists and locals annually to appreciate the natural world, exercise, and to de-stress.

The majority of Jersey’s coastal footpaths were constructed in the early 1980’s and in 2005 management of the paths transferred to the Department for the Environment who are largely responsible for providing public access to Jersey’s coast and countryside.

The paths meander across public and private land. The countryside ranger team along with local contractors carry out the maintenance, repair and replacement of over 5,000 items of infrastructure to provide a safe footpath network. The rangers also carry out habitat management and respond to unexpected emergency issues on the paths. This may range from lower risk issues such as wobbly steps and unsafe or fallen trees to major problems such as landslides.

Much of the access network crosses protected areas, designated as Sites of Special (Ecological) Interest within the newly established National Park.

The paths are managed not only to enable public access and to provide areas for recreation, but also to ensure that the areas’ important habitats and species are protected for future generations to enjoy.

landscape is becoming ever more vibrant and beautiful. The Natural Environment Team is currently reviewing the Biodiversity Strategy for Jersey which will identify and make recommendations for safeguarding our natural environment into the future for generations to come.

My role involves the planning for, and co-ordination of a wide variety of workforces to carry out the numerous tasks that keep the countryside and coastal areas safe for the public and to ensure that each activity can take place without undue impacts on each other.

Being involved in far reaching and effective projects such as Birds on the Edge I find particularly interesting.

This project is on-going and promises to continue delivering environmental improvements to the Island’s coastal areas. Working on this project in partnership with the National Trust for Jersey and Durrell, our beloved coastal

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Tim Liddiard

CHAMPIONS OF JERSEY’S COASTLINE

VICKY BOARDER Co-owner of The Fresh Fish Company I was brought up on the beach in my family home which my father built on a part of the old railway at Bel Royal. Some of my earliest memories are of setting nets on the beach with my brother and the thrill of returning to check our catch along with razor fishing, cockling, shrimping and catching mackerel.

Blessed days when the summers seemed to last forever.

We all have our own special place on our Island, for me the east coast and an afternoon spent low water fishing is the best. On a big tide I can start out with my children to do some razor fishing and end up with a dozen or more all entranced by the razor popping it's head out of the sand, this sort of entertainment cannot be imitated and it's free.

The theme has continued all my life and the last 16 years I have spent selling the marine wonders our Island has to offer.

To me this is a great privilege, to be part of the fishing industry and its culture, a real part of Island life throughout our history.

The anticipation of the summer spider crabs, the late summer prawns, the tides that allow us to seek out our wonderful Ormer. All intrinsic parts of our Island life.

Many years ago I was asked to take local seafood into a primary school to talk to children about our industry. I now do this regularly at many schools and it is a joy to watch the youngsters faces as they watch a crab walk around their classroom and taste a prawn! I always end my visit by reading a Julia Donaldson book, The Snail and the Whale.

The moral of the story being that no matter how small one is we can make a difference and the importance of being part of a team that cares for our environment.

Vicky Boarder

What makes the Coastline special to you? We would love to know, please fill in the Postcard found within this magazine to be in with a chance to win a Champagne Picnic for 2 at Le Don Hilton. (Please remember to include your contact details for your chance of winning).

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COASTAL BIRDS

We do like to fly While Jersey’s wonderful coastline offers us, the pleasure seeker, a multitude of leisure related opportunities, quite a few bird species regard the shoreline as an essential means of survival.

Relying, as they do, on gaining sufficient protein from all things maritime, a fine selection of wading birds spend the majority of their time along our beaches, generally unnoticed yet rarely unseen as they go about their tidal shift-work.

If you haven’t been introduced to some of them already, then it’s high time, perhaps, that you make their acquaintance.

by Mike Stentiford MBE

THE OYSTERCATCHER

THE SANDERLING

By far the most familiar of all our shorebirds, with its stark black and white plumage, sturdy orange bill and pink ‘wrinkly stockings’.

Should you ever see small birds actively engaged along the tideline looking for all the world like tiny clockwork wind-up toys, then the chances are that they’re sanderlings.

Despite its apparent bashfulness, the highly sociable oystercatcher is a noisy, chatty bird that shows little respect for keeping avian noise levels to a minimum.

Roughly the same size as a starling, these manic little shorebirds are pale grey in colour and have short black bills and black legs.

Although the species is regularly reported in the thousands during each winter, Jersey’s summer breeding population reaches no more than a few hundred pairs.

For some peculiar reason, they seem to find getting their feet wet totally unacceptable and make every effort to out-run the incoming tide.

DID YOU KNOW? Whoever thought of them as the ‘catchers of oysters’ were probably also aware that the birds number-one favourite meal is mussels delicately followed by cockles, winkles, small crabs and shrimps.

Sanderlings are masters of aerial precision and fly in tight and impressive formations.

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DID YOU KNOW? The sanderling has no breeding allegiance either to Britain or to any of the Channel Islands but prefers to raise its young in the high Arctic Circle.

COASTAL BIRDS

beside the seaside THE TURNSTONE Like the sanderling, turnstones are winter visitors to Jersey and breed in the high Arctic where they produce up to four downy chicks which leave the nest within just a few hours of hatching.

The same size as the garden blackbird, turnstones are brindle-brown in colour and have short orange-coloured legs.

They prefer pebble beaches where they feed on sandhoppers and small shellfish.

Like other shorebirds, they are extremely ‘community spirited’ and roost on offshore rocks in tight little ‘huddles’ with other wading birds.

DID YOU KNOW? The name turnstone comes from the bird’s habit of leaving ‘no stone unturned’ when looking for shoreline delicacies.

THE GREY PLOVER

THE CURLEW

Grey, plump and, some might say, bearing a bit of a lonesome attitude, sums up just how reasonably easy these shorebirds are to identify.

By far the largest of all our wading birds with a long, downward curved bill that says it all when it comes to ‘sand probing’.

The birds all-round winter-grey plumage is accentuated during the breeding season by a highly noticeable black belly-patch; an essential piece of equipment for attracting a mate.

Whether elegantly tip-toeing through the shallows on the lookout for tiny crustaceans or simply taking time out with its comrades on a favourite high-tide roost, the curlew is a firm component of the Island’s winter shoreline.

Grey plovers never seem to be in too much of a hurry, simply taking a few step here and a couple of steps there with a customary pause for thought in between.

Unlike the other wading birds, the curlew’s general decline over the years has led to it receiving Red status meaning that the species is now regarded as being globally threatened.

DID YOU KNOW? By the end of each April, hundreds of grey plovers exchange Jersey’s diverse shoreline for their breeding territories in northern Russia and Siberia.

DID YOU KNOW? The curlew has a rather melancholy call synonymous with moors, estuaries and, in Jersey, low-tide gullies and sandbanks. This lonesome call - ‘coor-li, coor-li’, is how it got its name.

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COASTLINE CELEBRATORY WALKS

We asked John Mallett and Sue Hardy to share with us their favourite coastal walk.

A WALK ON THE CLIFFS there, and back again! - By Sue Hardy (Explore this path too, if you need more exercise!)

The highest outcrop is Le Col de la Rocque. I like to climb to the low peak, to enjoy the view, looking across to the French coast and then continue on my way, with the rocky island of Ile Agois coming into view. I keep going until the whole of the islet is revealed, looking to the imaginative mind like a granite elephant or tortoise, the caves and arches making the limbs! Archaeological evidence of huts and coins tells us that this was an early dwelling place – not easily accessible, but safe. Reaching it today is best done by kayak – but the thorny scrub precludes exploration.

For me, a regular pilgrimage is to revisit Le Col de la Rocque, and contemplate the ancient settlement of Ile Agois. On a sunny morning - at any time of the year when the wind is not too fierce, go along the heights of the north coast, starting from Devil’s Hole and taking the cliff path heading west – just follow the path for as long as you wish, and then turn back – and the view is completely different. Alternatively, you might start from Greve de Lecq, taking the steep route up past the Barracks, and following the signs along the top of the cliffs – returning down the hill at the end.

As the path twists and turns, the way is sheltered by gorse and blackthorn, both prickly. The blackthorn is the first tree to flower - tiny white blossom promising the late summer crop of sloes. For most of the year, gorse in flower is a glorious sight, golden against an ideally blue sky and blue sea. The earliest flowers are the ‘Lent lilies’ – a truly wild narcissus heralding Easter, the small ‘daffodils’ pushing up among the broken tawny stems before the bracken clads the slopes in tall, summery green.

Towards the rifle range, the path goes through fields and returns to the road – here I turn back, enjoying the changing view. Rounding the deep inlet of Crabbé, with its dangerously sheer sides, reminds me that this is smugglers’ territory. The western side of this narrow bay was once the site of La Cranne – a makeshift hoist with rope slung over a bar, pulled up by a horse, hauling baskets of vraic – with who knows what concealed within? Maybe the activity was a regular one, for I know of a small man-made cave-like cache (hiding place) tucked in the steep bank above!

There would have been space for storage of a small ship-load, and time and opportunity to take it away at leisure in this remote spot.

Wandering back along past Le Col de la Rocque, one can imagine the militia men of St Mary keeping watch for the French, and herding their sheep in collective flock, each animal identified with it’s owner’s mark – the wool then made up into knitted hose – and later into pullovers – known to the world as ‘Jerseys’.

As the year warms, the wayside flowers become profuse with tall foxgloves attracting bees into their deep bells. The sea foaming around the rocks below, the hum of insects and the cracking of gorse are the sounds of summer. Look across to the strange configuration of Devil’s Hole with its path spiralling down around the low cone-shape to overlook the eponymous cave below.

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COASTLINE CELEBRATORY WALKS

NOIRMONT & PORTELET a coastal walk in the west - By John Mallett Walks are about sights, scenery, seasons, moods and terrain.

If these facets come together in the right proportions to match your expectations it makes for good walking.

However, there has to be that something extra to enable the label 'favourite'. Jersey's varied and wonderful coastline gives more than ample opportunity to ensure top spot as this walk confirms.

Enter the two headlands Noirmont and Portelet. They make a formidable pairing complimenting each other. They offer an exhilarating and embracing two and a half hour walk (this can be tailored to suit the widest range of walkers).

Please enjoy.

NOIRMONT - A GENT LE AND EASY SECTIO N OF 45 MINUTES - from within swathes of lovely yellow gorse the re are great sea views of St. Helier and its bay, to which can be added teasing glimpses of Po rtelet. On land there are many reminders to see and plaques to read as to why it is a headlan d commemorated to the men and women of Jer sey who perished in the Second World War 19 39-1945. After the memorial stone and ref lection, included in the “musts” are the views from the main gun in the headland car park (ce rtainly Jersey's most vis ited emplacement) and the views from the top of the brooding five-storey Ge rman observation tow er nestling seaward and downward of the car-park -what a comm anding location.

PORTELET - A STRAIG HTFORWARD AND BASICALLY FLAT SECT ION OF 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES - where sea views abound and wh ere St. Brelade, its bay an d protective headlands provide absolutely stu nning vistas, particular ly in the sunlight. Superb rock formations on rou te that stand out like gia nt carved beacons are certainly amongst the best on the Island; to add

to that are the extreme s of the iconic Janvrin's Tomb & Tower that do minate the bay from l'il e au Guerdain and the sm all rustic beach café.

To ensure the widest ran ge of appeal and with the car-park and your car perfectly positioned , if necessary this lovely walk encompassing bo th the headlands, could be undertaken as two separate sections. In ad dition, there is the incredibly worthwhile option of walking acros s Portelet beach reached by taking some 211 shallow steps down and 127 up. You would need to add 25/30 minu tes, more if you were to stop at the café for a we ll-earned drink.

The amendments need ed for these options are set out within the main route directions which can be found on the sep arate leaflet enclosed within this magazine or can be downloaded from the National Tru st for Jersey website www.nationaltrust.je.

The directions and ins tructions give you mo re than sufficient inform ation to ensure a lovely and successful walk(s), whatever option you take (and will always bring you back to your car!)

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Tell us why you love our coastline…………

The Trust is celebrating its 80th year anniversary in 2016 and has decided to mark this auspicious occasion by placing the Coastline Campaign at the very heart of its celebrations which is also celebrating its 10th year since its inception in 2006, and create a year-long series of events with a distinct coastal ‘look and feel’.

This programme of activity includes a series of ‘coastal cinema’ where a variety of films with a coastal theme will be shown from February through to November in a seaside location. These locations include the Frances Le Sueur Centre, Le Don Hilton, Grève de Lecq Barracks and Le Câtel Fort. Kindly sponsored by Quilter Cheviot, we hope that people will take the chance to enjoy a classic film whilst hearing the waves lapping in the background.

Coastal walks including the aptly titled ‘Seaweed Gardens of L’Etacq’ and ‘Vraicing Gullies of La Pulente’, low water walks to Icho and Seymour towers together with coastal foraging and a self–guided trail around St. Ouen’s Bay will all take place from Easter.

The Trust is also seeking to explore and capture what makes our coastline unique. It is doing this in a variety of ways; firstly by producing a film with the support of the JEC and in conjunction with film-maker and underwater photographer Sue Daly, which will explore the reasons why our coast is so special. Secondly, by capturing comments about the coastline via a postcard found within this magazine, featuring the wonderful artwork produced by local artist Lauren Radley. You can also capture your comments using the hashtag #lovejerseyscoast and thirdly by capturing the ‘sounds’ of Jersey’s shores on Audioboom.

In collaboration with Jersey Archive and Audioboom Ltd we hope to create a snapshot of the sounds of the Island’s coastline during 2016 which will be kept as an audio record

by Jersey Archive. ‘Sounds’ could be the call of gulls, the crash of rolling waves, the sounds of family summers by the sea or walkers meandering along the North Coast cliff paths.

All you need to do is upload your recordings using the free Audioboom ‘app’. You can also record the sounds on your smartphone, tablet computer or handheld recorder. When uploading your recordings via Audioboom, add the hashtag #lovejerseyscoast.

For younger Trust members there will be a ‘Shark Egg Hunt’ over the Easter weekend as well as the ever popular ‘Rockpool Rambles’- part of the Trust’s education programme which also includes the Woodland Wanders and ‘Hop to It!’ activities. All kindly supported by HSBC.

For more information go to https://audioboom.com/channel/soundsofjerseyscoast

New for 2016, is a sea swimming fundraising challenge which the Trust is organising in collaboration with Jersey Hospice Care called ’30 Bays in 30 Days’ which aims to challenge families and individuals to swim in the sea everyday over thirty days in July – take a look at the article on sea swimming further on in the magazine.

A new Ale is being created by the Liberation Brewery using wild hops grown on coastal land near Le Câtel Fort. The Ale will be launched as part of the official opening of Plémont in early July and will be called ‘Puffin Ale’ We are hoping that many people will ask for a pint of ‘Puffin’ from their ‘local’ this summer.

We would love you to get involved. So, if you don’t want to download your ‘sounds’ but want to take part in celebrating this special year - please feel free to share with us your thoughts on our coast by completing and returning the postcard. You can always come along to any of our events so look at what’s on in our Discover Diary or via the Explore magazine or on www.nationlatrust.je/events

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SEASHELLS

Buried Treasure...

Paul Chambers, Member of the Marine Biology Section, Société Jersiaise takes us on a Treasure Hunt for Shells A stroll along a Jersey beach is like participating in an endless treasure hunt whose gold and jewels are the myriad of sea creatures that live among the sand and rocks or are washed onto the shore from deeper waters. With over 300 different species of seashell and long sandy beaches on which they may be washed up, Jersey is one the best places in Europe for collecting shells.

Even to the uninitiated it is possible to see that seashells come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our largest seashell, the Fan Mussel (now exceptionally rare), may be 50cm long; conversely our smallest seashell, called Ammonicerina rota, is just 0.5mm. You would need both luck and specialist training to find either of these animals. But here we shall be dealing with those less elusive shells that are most likely to be encountered during a stroll along the seashore.

Common Limpet (Patella spp.)

Let us begin by examining those shells that are often washed high up the shore and which may accumulate along the high water mark. These shells tend to be robust and from animals that live on the nearby seashore. This includes readily identifiable shells such as the Common Limpet (Patella spp.) and rounded winkles (Littorina spp.) which come in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Few people will bother to gather limpet shells, which are often worn and dull, but the rainbow variety displayed are very attractive and make great decorations for sandcastles.

Ironically the innocent-looking winkle has been a thorn in the side of scientists for decades as no one can agree how many species there are or the best way to identify them.

The Pacific Oyster is an introduced species and that is also true of the American Slipper Limpet (Crepidula fornicata) whose odd-looking shells, which resemble either a slipper or a toenail depending on your point of view, are one of the commonest on our beaches. However, the Slipper Limpet was unknown in local waters before the 1960s and was still considered rare in the 1970s; since then its numbers have increased exponentially and there are acres of seabed that consist of nothing but Slipper Limpets, excluding almost all other marine life. It is one of the most serious disasters to have befallen our local marine environment, the evidence from which may be found washed up along all our coasts.

Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) Amongst the shingle and dried seaweed are the large, scaly shells of the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas), a non-native species that is cultivated in Jersey but which has also bred in the wild. Their shells are generally elongated but you may occasionally find the more rounded shell of a Flat Oyster (Ostrea edulis), a species which was at one time so abundant that hundreds of barrels were exported from Jersey every year.

Alas, the beds were soon fished out and the Flat Oyster is now very rare; most shells will be over a century old.

American Slipper Limpet (Crepidula fornicata) To find a better and more exotic range of shells it is necessary to travel lower down the shore, ideally into an area that has a mixture of rocks and sandy areas, such as is found along the south and east coasts. Here you will find a greater range of shells from the lower shore and offshore areas many which will get washed up against rocks or lie half-buried in the sand.

Flat Oyster (Ostrea edulis)

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The most obvious are the bivalves (clams) which, like the oyster, have two shells and which mostly hide themselves by burying in the sand.

Most people will be familiar with the white shell of the Cockle (Cerastoderma edulis) but other common bivalves may include Scallops (Pecten maximus; their

SEASHELLS

These form when strong tidal currents sweep in shells from offshore and concentrate them into small deposits.

A small handful of shells sand may contain thirty or more species (most of which are very small) including hard to find shells from slit limpets (Emarginula spp.), false cowries (Trivia spp.) and tusk shells (Antalis spp.).

There are a few of shell sand areas in Jersey (e.g. near St Aubin’s Fort) but most are not permanent and it is difficult to predict exactly when and where they will form.

Common Cockle (Cerastoderma edulis) empty shells are often discarded by fishermen), the patterned Dog Cockles (Glycymeris glycymeris) and the roughly ridged Praire (Venus verrucosa). All these species may grow in some profusion.

Five Shilling Shell (Mactra glauca) you want to take home are empty of such things.

Other notable sea snails are the purple and grey patterns of the topshell (Gibbula spp.) one species of which, G. pennanti, is not found north of the Channel Islands. If you are very lucky then you might come across the glossy, globular shell of a Necklace Shell (Euspira catena) or the multi-coloured and appropriately named Painted Topshell (Calliostoma zizyphinum).

Ormer (Haliotis tuberculata) Gathering seashells requires nothing more than a sharp eye and a bag or bucket in which to put your finds.

However, and as with all aspects of our natural environment, shell collecting is an activity that needs to be done safely, sensitivity and with a minimum of disturbance. It is a great hobby but should not done at the expense of other animal and plant species.

Dog Cockle (Glycymeris glycymeris) On some parts of the coast you may be lucky enough to find a Five Shilling Shell (Mactra glauca), a large and spectacular animal whose name is derived from the price Victorian collectors paid for specimens. The Five Shilling Shell is not found in the UK, is rare locally and the Jersey population has recently been devastated by overfishing. Nonetheless, empty shells may still be found but any live ones should be left alone.

The shells of sea snails (gastropods) are harder to spot than the bivalves as most species are small (less than 2 cm) with plain colours. Exceptions to this are the shells of whelks which are large and, often being white, easy to spot. Take care with whelk shells as they often harbour large hermit crabs whose claws can deliver a strong nip. Whelk shells may also be home to other animals such as sea anemones and hydroids so it is best to make sure that any shells

Painted Topshell (Calliostoma zizyphinum) One shell that most islanders will recognise is that of the ormer (Haliotis tuberculata) which has a striking ear-like shape and lustrous mother-ofpearl interior. Once a common find on our shores, the Ormer population has declined severely through overfishing and disease which makes finding an empty shell in good condition a rare event indeed.

For those who really get into shell collecting, the ultimate challenge is to find a shell sand deposit. As the name suggests, this is an area of beach which is made almost entirely of seashells with the most famous local example being Shell Beach on Herm.

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Below are a few basic rules for the aspiring conchologist: • Only collect empty shells and check them for hermit crabs and attached life.

• Don’t stick your hand into holes or under rocks. There may be animals there that bite or pinch.

• Consult a tide table and don’t linger on the lower shore after low water has passed.

• Soak your shells in water overnight; wash them and dry them carefully.

Using bleach and other chemicals is not recommended.

SEA SWIMMING

Jump in this July and raise funds for charity Following the lead of our fellow Channel Islanders in Guernsey, we are inviting all our members and supporters to take up a new challenge for charity and swim in 30 different Jersey bays in the month of July.

We are delighted to secure the support of Sally MintyGravett for our 30 Bays in 30 days initiative, so we asked her to share her thoughts on the health benefits of sea swimming…

Together, along with Jersey Hospice Care we are jointly launching the 30 Bays in 30 Days Jersey charity event.

We hope that as many people across the community will register to swim in 30 different bays in Jersey. There will be organised swims to open and close the month long event.

The first group swim will be on 2nd July at Le Braye, St Ouen’s Bay with the last group swim taking place at the Wayside slip St Brelade’s Bay on 31st July. Everyone who registers will be invited along to participate. Between these swims, you can decide where and when you swim to complete the challenge.

In my view the beach and a sea swim may be the ultimate place to go for relaxation and stress relief. However, have you ever wondered why it makes you feel so good? There’s a good reason says Sally:-

You don’t have to swim every day if you don’t want to.

If you’re going to be off the Island or life is just too busy then you can bank swims on the days that you have more time, it can be as flexible as you need it to be. If you are not a strong swimmer you’ll be relieved to hear that you only have to swim a minimum of 30 strokes in each bay, not the whole thing so please do sign up.

2. Reduces muscle and joint inflammation FACT - we all know about injuries and the I - ice C - compression E - elevation

Having done some research I have come across the following scientific facts: The benefits of cold water immersion…

1. Improves circulation both lymphatic and cardiovascular The cold water encourages faster flowing blood hence improving circulation through the blood stream.

Treatment it really does help and aid recovery fast

Maybe make an afternoon of walking from bay to bay to tick a few off or plan a couple of coastal swims with friends or family followed by a picnic or barbeque? It’s all about summer fun.

Please do try and get involved in the group swims to start and finish the event - it’s guaranteed to be a great atmosphere.

Visit: www.30bays30days.org.je for more details and registration.

3. Boosts happiness levels - being outside is part of this as well but it really does make you smile. ☺ 4. Increased weight loss due to increasing the brown fat in our bodies.

Take your time and once you get over the 'momentary pain' when getting in, and provided you are sensible and don't stay in too long (depending on your acclimatisation and how often you go in) it is fun with like-minded friends and super exhilarating.

It is important to advise that this should never be done alone or without anyone watching you - Have fun with friends and try one minute, build up slowly daily and never stay in too long, and layer up afterwards.

And once you are dry and warm and enjoying a nice warm drink, the tingling our bodies experience is wonderful.

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Men at Work GREG MOREL, Assistant Director, Marine Resources, The Department of Environment How did you become involved in the Marine Environment?

I grew up in St Ouen’s at the top of Mont Matthieu overlooking the bay, so it was only natural that my brother and I spent a huge amount of time there, either playing in the surf, trying to lure cabots out from the rock pool crevices or a barbeque on the beach. I guess I was lucky in that I always knew I would do something at sea for a career. You don’t grow up on one of the best beaches in the world (believe me, I’ve been to a few) and not be influenced by it.

What advice would you give to anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the Marine Environment?

The Marine Resources team employs people from a wide range of backgrounds because the work is so varied.

Some have an enforcement background as compliance is a big part of our job; some have a practical maritime and engineering background and others have marine science as their skill set. All Marine Resource Officers are fisheries officers and so need to undertake inspections at sea and ashore and then deal with any resulting action.

In general if you are thinking about a career at sea practical experience and qualifications are the place to start either through school, sailing clubs, or youth organisations such as sea scouts. Also I always recommend taking up another language. After all you never know where a career at sea might take you.

What are the key tools of your trade, or what do you need to undertake your job on a regular basis?

Being flexible, Marine Resources covers a very wide portfolio that means you need to be adaptable, often at short notice, particularly in a compliance situation.

For example in one week you may end up boarding French fishing vessels at sea, diving to obtain samples for a monitoring programme, negotiating agreements with the UK and France, writing law, drafting instructions and meeting with the Minister and stakeholders to discuss new policies.

What would you say that your greatest challenge is in managing the Marine environment in Jersey?

The challenges that face Jersey’s marine environment are surprisingly similar to other jurisdictions namely, depleted stocks, pollution, climate change, competing uses, to name just a few the list is long.

The sea doesn’t recognise the lines on a chart and so it is vital we work with all our neighbours to manage our sustainability. As an Island, so much of our history, heritage and persona is wrapped up with the sea it is so important we work hard to safeguard and improve this fantastic resource for now and future generations.

Similarly, what would you consider was your greatest success?

Securing the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Strategy was a big step forward in having a more consolidated approach to marine management.

It has enabled us to work on wider marine matters, particularly habitat mapping and longer term marine planning. Of course there is still a long way to go but it has given us a good platform to work from. Similarly the completion of the Ramsar Management Plans are a step in the right direction.

What project would you say that you have enjoyed most during your Career?

Wow, that’s a difficult one. There have been lots of projects I have been lucky enough to have been involved in. Obtaining the Marine Stewardship Council Accreditation for the lobster fishery was very satisfying as it involved collaboration between fishermen and scientists from Jersey and France. Also some of our tagging work, particularly with acoustic tags was very rewarding personally as we were using innovative technology and techniques to better understand the biology and ecology of various fish species.

Outside of work how do you most like to enjoy the Jersey Coastline and Marine environment?

I still live close to St Ouen’s Bay so I still spend a lot of time down there doing the things I did as a kid but now with my own children in tow. (There is still something magical about staring into a rock pool!). Also I love walking our dog, Dashi, in all weathers down the bay or on the sand dunes. She’s very keen on having a swim every day although I can’t say I’ve been tempted to join her much over this winter.

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COASTAL PICNICS

The Perfect Coastal Picnic What better way to enjoy our stunning coastline than taking time out and finding the perfect spot for a relaxing, tranquil picnic. Who can think of a greater pleasure than lazing on a picnic rug on a sunny afternoon and feasting on fresh crab sandwiches, delicious strawberries and a glass or two of local cider, whilst hearing the distinctive cry of oystercatchers in the background.

Here are a few suggested National Trust sites to take your picnic and enjoy hopefully the perfect summer day.

Le Coleron Battery, Le Chemin des Creux, St Brelade.

La Coupe, Rue de la Coupe, St Martin

Telecoms map page 7 grid reference A4

DESCRIPTION One of the most beautiful coastal headlands in Jersey marking the turning point between the Jersey’s tranquil eastern slopes and its wild northern cliffs. Comprising cotils, farmland and coastline, La Coupe’s most specific feature is the prominent mount with its white navigation mark.

Telecoms map page 5 grid reference H3

DESCRIPTION Situated on a promontory to the south of the harbour jetty at St Brelade’s Bay this granite paved battery is surrounded by sea on all sides except to the north.

Constructed during the reign of George III in order to defend the bay, the battery was originally manned by one Non Commissioned Officer and 14 men with firelocks. In these more peaceful times it is a truly tranquil spot from which to enjoy enchanting views of the entire bay.

PICNIC SPOTS Forgo your picnic rug for a beach towel and head to the small sheltered bay for a swim and a picnic on the white sands.

PICNIC SPOTS On the small grassy platform where the 24 pounder guns were once located.

LOCATION AND ACCESS From St Martin’s Village head towards Rozel Manor along La Grande Route de Rozel. Go past the Manor on your right hand side and take the first right along La Rue des Pelles. Continue along this road and then take your first left. The road splits into Rue due Scez (another beautiful picnic spot) and Rue de la Coupe. Drive carefully down La Rue de Coupe and you will find a small parking area at the end. Parking is limited so it is best to go early in the morning if you want to get a good spot.

LOCATION AND ACCESS Go past St Brelade’s Bay Church where you will find a small car park on the right hand side. Just opposite the entrance to the car park is a private road called Le Chemin des Creux which you should walk up until you see a small footpath on the left hand side just past a property on the right. The footpath is known as the Fishemen’s Path and it will take you down the quay. Once at the quay you will see some steps on your right hand side leading up to a footpath to the battery.

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COASTAL PICNICS

Vicard Point, La Vielle Charrière, Trinity Telecoms map page 4 grid reference G2 DESCRIPTION Formerly the site of a bungalow reputed to have been stayed in by Miss Katherine Hepburn, this coastal site enjoys stunning views of France and the other Channel Islands. All that remains of the burnt out dwelling are the foundations and pine tree lined drive, but one can easily imagine the delights of living in such a stunning location. In early June wild orchids can be found flowering on the surrounding grasslands.

PICNIC SPOTS Star gazing on the short grassland.

LOCATION AND ACCESS From St John’s Village head along La Route des Issues and thereafter La Route D’Ebenezer until you reach the Le Vesconte Memorial. At that point turn left along Rue du Tas de Geon. At the end of the road turn right along La Vielle Charriere and on your left you will see a small track.

Proceed a short way along the track before parking up and then continue on foot to the pine tree lined driveway.

Once you have decided where to go for your picnic why not pack your hamper with the mouth-watering treats Jersey has to offer. Pick up some freshly - cooked shellfish, delicious Jersey cheese or for a splendid picnic tea, fill your basket with a selection of sandwiches, some just baked scones and a flask of your favourite brew.

Best Ever Crab Sandwiches Ultimate Scones Ingredients • 8 hand cut slices best-quality brown or granary bread • Unsalted butter for spreading • 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges to serve

Ingredients • 225g self- raising flour • ¼ tsp salt • 50g slightly salted butter, chilled cut into pieces • 25g golden caster sugar • 125ml buttermilk • 4 tbsp full fat milk • A little extra flour for dusting • Your favourite jam and Jersey clotted cream to serve

For the crab paste • Brown crabmeat from 1 large brown crab, about 1.5 kg in its shell (reserve the white meat, see below) • 1 tbsp mayonnaise • 1 tsp tomato ketchup • Juice ½ lemon • 1tsp Dijon mustard • Big pinch cayenne pepper • Few drops of brandy (optional!)

For the white meat • Picked white meat from the same crab • Small handful chopped mixed herbs such as parsely, dill, tarragon, chervil and chives • Juice ½ lemon • 2 tbsp olive oil Method 1. Make the crab paste: mix the ingredients together in a bowl and season, then set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the white meat with the herbs, lemon juice, oil and seasoning.

2. Spread the bread lightly with butter, then spoon and spread the crab paste over 4 of the slices. Pile the white meat over, then top with the remaining bread. Cut the crusts off, if you like, and serve halved or in small triangles or squares with lemon wedges on the side.

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7 fan 200C and lightly butter a baking sheet. Tip the flour into a mixing bowl with the salt. Mix in the butter, then rub together with your fingers to make a reasonably fine crumbed mixture, lifting to aerate the mixture as you go. Now stir in the sugar.

2. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, then pour in most of the buttermilk mixture, holding a little bit back in case it’s not needed. Using a knife, gently work the mixture together until it forms a soft, almost sticky, dough.

3. Lift the ball of soft dough onto a very lightly floured surface.

Knead the mixture just 3-4 times to get rid of the cracks.

4. Pat the dough gently to a thickness of no less than 2cm and no more than 2.4cm. Dip a 5.5cm round fluted cutter into a bowl of flour – this helps to stop the dough sticking to it, then cut out approx. 12 scones by pushing down quickly and firmly on the cutter with the palm of your hand don’t twist it.

5. Place on the baking sheet and sift over a light dusting of flour or glaze if you wish. Bake for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

6. Serve with your favourite jam or black butter and a generous mound of Jersey clotted cream.

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COASTAL GIFTS

Emporium Coastal themed gift ideas available from the National Trust Gift Shop at 16 New Street, St Helier

Coastlines – The Story of our Shore, provides a portrait of the British Coastline. Published on the 50th anniversary of the Enterprise Neptune, the National Trust’s campaign to protect and preserve our UK coastal heritage

by Patrick Barkham - £20.00

An Illustrated Coastal Year – The seashore uncovered season by season. An amusing and informative anthology of coastal wildlife though the year

by Celia Lewis - £20.00

Shorelines, A Collection of Poems – This delightful volume of poems is for everyone who loves to be beside the sea and finds it impossible to come back from the beach with empty pockets. - Selected by Janie Hextall & Barbara McNaught £10.00

The Seashore Life of Jersey – by the Marine Biology Section of the Société Jersiaise. Also available from the Société Jersiaise book shop, Pier Road, St Helier £15.00

A selection of Coastal Jewellery

by Lisa Le Brocq ranging from £20 to £125

The Perfect Gift Idea for our Coastline If you have been inspired by this edition of Discover why not help the Trust to protect and buy a section of coastline forever, and for everyone, by making a donation to the Coastline Campaign. Call into the Elms at St Mary for a campaign leaflet or just give us a call on 483193.

Featuring coastal National Trust buildings such as the White House as well as bird and marine life.

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