Conservationists are planning to purchase a field to expand a "green lung" in one of Jersey's most developed parishes. The National Trust for Jersey has secured the rights to acquire land near Maupertuis Farm in St Clement and hopes to complete the purchase soon.
A "green lung" is defined as an area of fields, parkland, or vegetation within an urban setting, offering space for wildlife and contributing to pollution reduction. The trust stated that this latest acquisition will help maintain the agricultural heritage of Maupertuis Farm and its surroundings.
Alan Le Maistre, chief executive, noted the increasing value of green spaces and the importance of protecting them in densely populated areas of the island. The National Trust for Jersey, which marked its 90th anniversary in August, manages approximately 1,800 vergées of land across Jersey.