Jersey Environment Forum

The Jersey Environment Forum (JEF) was established by the Environment and Public Services Committee in June 2003 to bring together the views of all those who have a stake in Jersey’s environment. Support for such a forum was confirmed at an open workshop held in December 2002. The Forum has broad scope and works to produce an independent viewpoint on policies.

The JEF comprises 12 members (including the chairman) who are able to represent collectively the broad range of environmental issues that Jersey faces and who are willing to initiate appropriate dialogue to maintain links to the area of expertise they represent.

The expertise covered by the members encompasses the following:-

• The working landscape and the role of agriculture in shaping the environment.
• Conservation of the environment at a detailed scale, species and habitats, common and rare.
• Marine systems
• The “brown” environment, balancing the necessity of infrastructure, industry and trade with the need to conserve habitats, manage waste production and minimise pollution.
• The environment as a key driver for economic development such as tourism.
• The quiet enjoyment of the countryside.
• The place that Jersey has in a global system and the obligations this brings.
• The need to build awareness of environmental issues, especially in young people.