About
Welcome to Guernsey Weed Watch, a community-driven platform created to help identify and track areas around the island where weeds have become overgrown along pavements, verges, and road edges.
The idea is simple: instead of waiting for problem areas to be noticed and dealt with, we can work together to map them. By making it easy for anyone to report locations that need attention, we hope to create a clearer picture of where maintenance is required and encourage practical action.
Using the platform, you can:
- • Pin a location on the map
- • Report locations that need attention and rate the severity as Minor, Moderate, or Severe
- • Leave a short note describing the problem
- • Mark an issue as resolved once it has been taken care of
Whether you're a resident, a volunteer, a parish worker, or simply someone who wants to help keep Guernsey looking its best, you're welcome to take part. If you find the time to clear an area safely and responsibly, you can update the report so others know the issue has been addressed.
Working Together
One of the goals of Guernsey Weed Watch is to create a shared resource that benefits everyone. Residents can identify problem areas, volunteers can help where they are able, and organisations can gain a better understanding of where attention is needed.
By reporting locations that need attention, whether the issue is Minor, Moderate, or Severe, we can build a clearer picture of where action is needed and work together to keep Guernsey's roads, pavements, and verges tidy.
We also invite the States of Guernsey, the island's parishes, and other relevant organisations to make use of this platform as a practical tool for identifying and tracking areas that require attention while longer-term weed management solutions continue to be explored.
Mark an issue as resolved once it has been taken care of, this can be done by anyone who has the time and ability. You may even find fellow weeders in your area and work together to clear it.
Why This Platform Exists
Recently, the discussion around weed management in Guernsey has become increasingly focused on the ban of Glyphosate. While the removal of Glyphosate may have contributed to some of the challenges we see today, it is unlikely to be the sole reason for the increase in weed growth. The reality is that no effective alternative was introduced on a comparable scale following the ban, leaving many areas without a clear replacement strategy.
However, weeds have always existed and have always been managed in a variety of ways. Mechanical removal, manual clearance, improved maintenance, community action, and other approaches can all play a role. While the debate continues about what the long-term solution should be, the weeds themselves continue to grow.
For some, reintroducing Glyphosate is seen as the obvious answer. Yet many people remain concerned about its potential health and environmental impacts, which were among the reasons for its ban in the first place. Whatever your view on the subject, one thing is clear: waiting indefinitely for the solution will not improve the current situation.
Rather than talking about the problem in circles, this platform focuses on something practical: identifying the areas that need attention and helping people take action.
Beta Notice
Please note that Guernsey Weed Watch is currently in Beta. We are actively testing the platform and improving its functionality as we go. You may encounter occasional bugs, missing features, or changes to how the system works as we continue to refine and expand the service.
We welcome feedback and suggestions that can help improve the platform for everyone.
About the Project
Guernsey Weed Watch was created by Lars Janssen as a non-profit community initiative.
The aim is not to replace existing services or responsibilities, but to provide a simple, practical tool that helps highlight areas needing attention and encourages positive community involvement.
Instead of waiting for things to get worse, let's get those weeds sorted. 🌱