Islanders asked to identify sites for Unesco bids


Islanders asked to identify sites for Unesco bids

People living in Jersey are being asked to identify areas that make the island special, so sites can be nominated for an internationally recognised status.

Visit Jersey, which helps promote tourism in the island, hopes the Bailiwick of Jersey can be listed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Global Geopark.

There are currently 213 Unesco Global Geoparks across the world, with 109 in Europe.

Visit Jersey also thinks individual sites could be worthy of geopark status, and wants islanders to make suggestions.

The group said there were two categories in which sites could be considered.

It said places such as Anne Port or Portelet Bay could fit in the geological category which focussed on the natural history of the site.

The non-geological category, which focussed on historical features such as buildings, monuments and sites of cultural significance, also included myths and legends.

Visit Jersey said potential examples could include the Le Dolmen des Geonnais, Hamptonne and St Clement's Church.

A spokesperson for Visit Jersey said: "There is flexibility when selecting geosites and we are keen to ensure we capture as many ideas as possible..."

Four sessions are being held for islanders to learn more and share ideas:

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