Wednesday 22 August 2012
Environment Department response to media enquiry from Guernsey Press.
Guernsey Press Enquiry:
I also overheard that the department has seen a sharp rise in the number of people applying to metal detector licences. Can I check when the department noticed a rise (did it coincide with the big Jersey find?) and perhaps how many licence enquiries the department sees a week?
Can I also check why people need licenses (is it for certain areas?)?
Environment Department Response:
There has been more interest in permits for metal detecting on beaches since the hoard of Iron Age coins was found in Jersey, with 6 new applications received recently.
Anyone wishing to metal detect on Guernsey's beaches should obtain a permit from the Environment Department and can contact the Environment Services Unit for more information using the contact information below. Metal detecting is not permitted on the cliffs, coastal grasslands or headlands owned or administered by the States of Guernsey.
Contact Information:
Environmental Services Unit
Environment Department
E-mail: env@gov.gg
Tel: 717200
