The Nature Commission has announced the launch of the island’s first People and Nature Survey for Guernsey.
The survey, which opened on Monday 6th October and runs until Sunday 23rd November, invites islanders aged 16 and above to reflect on their experiences with nature and share their attitudes and values around nature.
The survey will help the Nature Commission to better understand how people interact with the natural environment – from coastal walks and sea swimming to wildlife watching and outdoor recreation. It aims to capture how nature contributes to physical and mental health, social connection and island culture.
The States of Guernsey’s 2020 Strategy for Nature has three goals with Goal A being ‘Connect our island community with nature’, the People and Nature Survey will gather information about the places islanders are visiting to connect with the natural world and the activities they are doing outdoors.
The survey covers three main areas:
- Which places you visit and how often?
- What activities you do outdoors?
- How you feel about the natural environment in Guernsey?
Angela Salmon, Head of Operations and Education, explained why the Nature Commission would like as many people as possible to take part: “This is a chance for people in Guernsey to help the Nature Commission understand how nature fits into their lives. We’d also like to hear from people who don’t spend time outdoors so we can understand the reasons why. The results will help guide future decisions about how we care for our environment and support islanders’ wellbeing.”
The survey is now available here and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. It is open to all Guernsey residents aged 16 and above. Responses are anonymous.
