La Societe Conservation Herd

La Societe Conservation Herd has been nominated for Sustainability Hero of the Year

The Conservation Herd has been able to make a significant impact on Guernsey’s agricultural improvement, as much of Guernsey’s land is managed without any conservation in mind.

There are many reasons as to why the Conservation Herd is amazing for land management, as cattle are selective grazers. Some grass will be left to grow to allow small mammals, invertebrates and birds’ shelter. The trampling of cattle produces bare ground patches allowing seeds in the soil to germinate, and it provides a habitat for ants, wasps and bees. 

‘I think the Conservation Herd is an incredible asset to Guernsey’s agricultural development, it’s a lovely sight to see the cows grazing whilst going past fields,’ said the nominator who would like to remain anonymous. 

The herd was first established in 2014 and is now led by new herd leader Will Harford-Fox. 

Every cow is well-trained to respect electric fencing and to follow the feed bucket and it is indeed ‘just such a nice thing to see in Guernsey around the coast,’ said the nominator.

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