The Nature Commission is inviting owners of land that is accessible to the public to apply for financial support from the Storm Ciarán Recovery Fund.
This funding is available for woodland management projects, including tree planting.
Storm Ciarán caused a huge amount of damage when it hit Guernsey at the start of November 2023. This storm was the worst our island had seen in many decades with over 350 trees being lost in gale force winds.
The States of Guernsey provided £15,000 for the Storm Ciarán Recovery Fund in recognition of the damage caused to woodlands which islanders enjoy all year round. In addition, a further donation has been provided by a very generous, corporate donor. The Nature Commission is pleased to be administering the Fund that now totals £35,000.
Enhancing Guernsey’s natural environment for people is at the heart of the Nature Commission’s work and the Storm Ciarán Recovery Fund will provide financial support for projects that will focus on nature in publicly accessible areas. These projects may include tree planting and/or woodland management and all projects will need to be completed by the end of March 2025.
Angela Salmon, Head of Operations and Education at the Nature Commission, said: “We hope that many landowners will take the opportunity to apply for this funding that will focus on helping our natural environment recover after the devastation caused by Storm Ciarán.”
Jim Robinson, Director – Natural Environment at the States of Guernsey, said: “We appreciate how much our trees and woodland mean to islanders and recognise the health and biodiversity benefits that they provide. We are therefore really pleased to be able to contribute to this scheme.”
Application forms can be obtained by contacting the Nature Commission or phoning 01481 707040
The application deadline is Sunday 18th February.
