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Environmental Protection
Our modern lifestyle has many negative impacts on the environment which can, in turn, affect our own quality of life. On these pages you can learn more about the services and initiatives that exist to reduce environmental impacts and protect our high standards of living.
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Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection is in the business of protecting and enhancing the aquatic environment of the Island for present and future generations and the flora and fauna and habitats that depend upon it.
The Protection of Agricultural Land
The Land Control and Agricultural Development Sections main role is to protect agricultural land so that the a stable land bank is retained for the use of the agricultural industry, and also to assist in the Planning process for agriculturally related development.
Protected Trees and High Hedges
Trees and hedges can be significant features in the landscape. In some instances their appearance and amenity value is high and they are worthy of protection. In other cases they can cause problems if the wrong species has been planted or they are not well managed. More information about trees and hedges can be found here.
Jersey Environment Forum
The Forum has a broad scope and works to produce an independent viewpoint on environmental policies.
Leisure Safety advice from the Fire and Rescue Service
(Opens in a new window) Advice from the Fire and Rescue Service on how to be safe in the countryside. It includes guidance on barbecue safety; how to stay safe when camping or caravanning; and how to avoid causing a fire in the countryside.
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