Views sought on island's wildlife reserve strategy

Alderney Wildlife Trust said its seeking stakeholders and public views on its reserves and site strategy

A wildlife trust said it has launched a consultation on its reserves and sites management strategy.

Alderney Wildlife Trust (AWT) said it welcomed the views of stakeholders and the public before the review is published at the end of the year.

It said the strategy sets out integrated approaches to habitat restoration, species conservation, visitor access and engagement to ensure the reserves and sites on the island continued to "thrive" throughout this period and beyond.

The trust said on 6 October that the strategy was out for review for the next five weeks.

It said: "This strategy aligns with The Wildlife Trusts' 2030 strategy goals, which aims to achieve 1 in 4 people taking action for nature and climate, inspiring individuals and the community to take meaningful actions to drive nature's recovery and actively participate in the preservation and enhancement of Alderney's natural sites.

"AWT's commitment to Putting Nature into Recovery involves working with the whole community, including key landowners, the States of Alderney, and islanders, to ensure that at least 30% of the island's environment is actively thriving for nature by 2030."

It said local support was key to the work in the reserves and other sites on the island.

"At the outset of this plan collecting the views of the public was crucial to developing a strategy that was fit for purpose," the trust added.

"There was an excellent response to the 2024 survey with the people of Alderney contributing their views and suggestions to develop the strategy."