Jersey Marine Spatial Plan (MSP)

Objectives and outcomes

Objectives

An MSP's primary aim is to make sure we understand how people value and interact with our marine environment, which is achieved by making sure the MSP uses various evidence based factors.

The MSP process aims to find a balance between the different uses we have for our marine environment, and to make sure we interact with our local ecosystems in a sustainable manner. 

Outcomes

Through the MSP process, there was an evidence gathering stage to highlight how Jersey's marine environment is used throughout its different areas. 

The MSP focusses on human activity and how those activities relate to the ecology of our marine environment. Gathering evidence of this relationship allows us to determine how sensitive our marine environment is to the various ways humans interact with it.

This was assessed at a habitat level to demonstrate the importance of biodiversity and the ecosystems that are affected by human interaction. 

The outcome of the MSP process is to make sure our marine environment is better protected and enjoyed for generations to come.

Jersey Marine Spatial Plan consultation draft

Jersey Marine Spatial Plan consultation map draft

The MSP structure

The final MSP will include:

This will include an online interactive atlas showing the spatial extent of habitats and the areas used for different human activities identified through existing datasets and the stakeholder engagement process. 

All documents will be made available at the end of the process through the Jersey MSP Portal. Printed versions of the policy map and policy document will also be available. 

Timetable

Work is already underway on gathering information for the evidence base and we anticipate that the Jersey MSP will be produced to the following timetable:

How you can get involved

MSP consultation

Public participation and involvement from the outset of this project was fundamental in shaping the content of the MSP.

There’s now an opportunity for Islanders to comment on the content of the MSP and raise any concerns about the priorities that have been set out.

Your involvement allows public concerns to be addressed and to make sure local knowledge is highlighted and implemented into the MSP. 

You should first read the Jersey Marine Spatial Plan consultation draft before you have your say on the consultation.

Complete the Jersey Marine Spatial Plan consultation

Drop-in sessions

Drop-in sessions will be held every Thursday between 6pm and 8pm at:

The team

To achieve this plan, consultants have been brought on board who have experience working with the specific needs of island life. This has been demonstrated by their policy making and their work on the Island Plan.

Government of Jersey Marine Resources have commissioned Fiona Fyfe Associates to prepare the MSP. Government of Jersey are providing much of the evidence base and will be closely involved with the project. Their team includes specialists in marine planning, marine biology and mapping.

Fiona Fyfe and her team know Jersey's landscapes and seascapes well through previous projects, such as the recent Integrated Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment, which is in regular use by several Government of Jersey departments.