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Environment Division
The Division supports the States objective of ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, both now and for generations to come. This means creating a better and safer environment both in Jersey and internationally through the sustainable use of natural resources, encouraging sustainable development which supports a strong economy, and ensuring a high quality environment that can be enjoyed by all.
The Environment Division is responsible for the guardianship of Jersey’s environment in its widest sense. This includes environmental policy and regulation, providing meterological services, nature conservation, countryside and marine management as well as waste regulation and environmental protection. It also has responsibility for the working countryside encompassing farming and horticultural industries as well for marine resources and fisheries. It also provides advice and information and promotes awareness and understanding of environmental issues.
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Ecology Fund
A financial resource for local environmental projects
Jersey Environment Forum
The Forum has a broad scope and works to produce an independent viewpoint on environmental policies.
Animal Health and Welfare The States of Jersey has a number of policies and legislative accountabilities related to the protection of animal health, animal welfare and public health. Awareness For people to truly value our environment, it is critical to engage them through understanding. Interpretation and raising awareness are an integral part of the Environment Department's remit. 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. Jersey Meteorological Department As the 'Weather Professionals in the Channel Islands' the Department aims to provide the best, most up to date and reliable local weather service. Marine Management This section deals with Jersey's working and natural marine environment. There is information on fisheries and marine resources as well as about our coastal zone and rich intertidal and marine habitats. Reports and Publications Environmental publications for you to download.Also please visit our extensive wildlife image archive of over 500 pictures of local plants, animals and habitats. The Countryside This section deals with Jersey's natural and working countryside. Find out how the Division protects our unique flora and fauna and the places they inhabit. Also find information on the working countryside in sections on farming and horticulture, land control and the Countryside Renewal Scheme.
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