New 'bug hotel' unveiled along nature trail

A new "bug hotel" has opened in Guernsey to promote biodiversity across a nature trail.

The structure, which provides shelter for insects and wildlife, is located in the outdoor learning area at the Millennium Walk around St Saviour's Reservoir.

Nature Commission Guernsey paid for the hotel as part of the Storm Ciarán recovery fund.

It was built by Grow Ltd from local materials and is nearly 7ft (2.13m) in height.

Angela Salmon, head of operations and education at the commission, said: "[The Millennium Walk] had to be closed after Storm Ciarán because there were so many trees down.

"This money has helped them do more tree planting and lovely enhancements like the bug hotel."

Claire Tough, customer experience team leader at Guernsey Water, said: "It will be great for children and education, it's just got loads of value for us."

The commission said it could also be used to house birds and hedgehogs.

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