EY team supports Guernsey Conservation Volunteers with biodiversity volunteering day

A team of volunteers from EY took part in a conservation day at L’Eree Headland and Rocquaine coastal sites, supporting Guernsey Conservation Volunteers with their ongoing work to protect and enhance the island’s biodiversity.

During the day, EY volunteers removed invasive non-native species such as sour fig and bracken, which can spread rapidly, outcompete native plants and reduce biodiversity. By clearing these plants and shoots, the team helped create the conditions needed for native plants to recover and thrive across both sites.

This volunteering initiative is part of EY’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability, as part of its global corporate responsibility programme, EY Ripples.

Through this programme, EY provides its people with two days each year to take part in volunteering activities that make a positive impact within the local community.

Angela Salmon, Group Co-ordinator for Guernsey Conservation Volunteers, said: ‘It’s always wonderful when corporate groups volunteer to make a difference in the natural environment and it was a pleasure to work with a team from EY. This enthusiastic team removed Bracken and invasive Sour Fig at L’Eree Headland before moving to Rocquaine to remove new Sour Fig shoots. Managing these important coastal habitats is essential for native plants, insects and small mammals to thrive. The EY team achieved a huge amount to benefit nature on our doorstep.’

EY volunteer, Andy Domaille said: “At EY, we are pleased to support Guernsey Conservation Volunteers and be part of such an important initiative. It was great to spend the day involved in hands-on work clearing invasive species and really see the difference we can make. It was a brilliant opportunity to spend time together as a team while helping protect the island’s natural environment.”

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