JIM HOPLEY, MBE

Jim Hopley, whose dedication to environmental matters has been manifest throughout his career, was created an MBE in the New Years Honours List. After retiring as the CEO of the Channel Islands’ Co-Operative Society in 2011, Jim has spent much time in voluntary roles. In the past decade, he has chaired various organisations in the […]

HEDGEROW REJUVENATION FOR THE NEW YEAR

Hedgerows were historically planted to keep in grazing livestock, but ecologists now see these man-made structures as a ‘happy accident’ for biodiversity. In recent years, Jersey has concentrated on expanding hedgerows to provide a range of benefits for local wildlife. These mixed hedges of shrubs and trees provide shelter and food for many birds, animals […]