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The Countryside
The Environment Division aims to conserve the countryside of Jersey and the wildlife and people it supports. The work is very varied, from protecting agricultural land for the use of the industry, to habitat and species projects that range from ecological research to actual practical management. This work is supported by various international obligations as well as local legislation and policy including: Protection of Agricultural Land (Jersey) Law 1964; Agricultural Land (Control of Sales and Leases) (Jersey) Law 1974; Island Planning (Jersey) Law 1964; Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000; Policing of Parks (Jersey) Regulations 1962.
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Want to learn more about issues facing the countryside such as invasive plants, erosion, habitat protection and threatened species?
Countryside Renewal Scheme The Countryside Renewal Scheme provides funding to farmers, landowners and managers for projects that provide environmental benefit to the people and wildlife of Jersey. Farming and Horticulture Agriculture and Horticulture Introduction Page - Find information on agriculture, horticulture and the services available from the Howard Davis Farm Plant Science Laboratory and Advisory Services Land Control 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. Ecological Research and Monitoring The Environment Department's Ecological Sciences Team are responsible for carrying out ecological research, surveillance and monitoring in order to assist wildlife protection, management and policy development. The Natural Environment The Environment Division's Countryside Management Team is responsible for the management and conservation of much of the environmentally sensitive land in Jersey. These pages provide information about some of the Islands most important sites.
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