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A former landfill site which has been fenced off for 25 years is to become a nature reserve for public enjoyment.
Creve Coeur on the island's north coast will be transformed in an ambitious project led by the National Trust of Guernsey and the Smile for Georgie Foundation.
Pathways will be created along with a viewing station and picnic area and there will be an organic trim trail if the States give permission.
The charities are pledging to protect the natural habitat which has been established on the site since it was closed to landfill when the neighbouring Mont Cuet quarry was opened as a tip.
They said they would release further details in due course about a planting scheme, protection of wildlife and additional features of educational value and attraction to nature lovers of all ages.
WATCH: The National Trust's drone footage of Creve Coeur.
"We fully support the aims of the Smile for Georgie Foundation and are grateful for their generous proposal to help bring this area to public enjoyment," said Mike Brown, President of the National Trust of Guernsey.
"We are delighted that two local charities are able to work together in protecting and opening up an impressive expanse of island land.
"From the top of Creve Coeur, the islands of Alderney and Lihou can easily be seen, together with sunrise and sunset.
"It is an uplifting and remarkable location which we look forward to sharing with islanders, visitors and supporters of the National Trust of Guernsey and the Smile for Georgie Foundation."
Pictured: Georgie Le Prevost, in whose memory the Smile for Georgie Foundation was established.
Jenny Le Prevost, a founding trustee of the Smile for Georgie Foundation, said the project would respect nature while bringing enjoyment to families.
"We are looking forward to working with the National Trust of Guernsey to transform Creve Coeur into a wonderful nature reserve," said Ms Le Prevost.
"The landfill site was closed in 1998 and has not been accessible to the public since. We aim to create a balance that will allow people to enjoy the wonderful views the location has to offer whilst enjoying walking the paths and being close to nature.
"The trim trail, if approved, will encourage people to have fun and stay healthy whilst visiting the reserve.
"Those who knew Georgie will appreciate the positive contribution she made to life and the smile she had for everyone. The Foundation aims to reflect her personality in all that it does."
Pictured: Mike Brown was recently elected as President of the National Trust of Guernsey and said he wanted to put protecting the island's green spaces at the heart of his three-year term.
The charities hope to work with others - especially La Société Guernesiaise, RSPB Guernsey and Trees for Life - to establish protected areas and enhance the site environmentally.
Most of the proceeds raised from the Tour of the Roses cycling event from St Malo to Avignon in September 2023 will go towards the Foundation's work at Creve Coeur.
The Foundation was established in January 2018 in memory of local woman Georgie Le Prevost, who died in a road accident the previous summer. Its purpose is to make a difference in the community through small acts of kindness.
The National Trust of Guernsey aims to preserve and enhance the island's natural beauty, historic buildings and heritage.
Main image of Creve Coeur and drone credit: Fred Wynn / National Trust of Guernsey.
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