Private Landowners Can Bid For Cash To Create Paths

Wednesday, 31 August 2022 09:38

Landowners in Jersey can bid for money to create a public path through the countryside.

The government is giving out up to £750,000.

The money is from the Covid-19 Recovery Fund and is part of efforts to improve well-being and public access to the countryside.

Landowners can apply for cash to create a path. They will be responsible for its future upkeep.

Parishes and organisations can also apply.

Environment Minister Deputy Jonathan Renouf hopes the project will help more people enjoy the beauty of the island and nature.

"We have seen through the pandemic that the countryside and ecology of the island offer an incredibly important resource, which can contribute to the personal well-being of islanders.

We hope that this funding will bring islanders together to work on access projects that will have a positive impact on our beautiful Island and on the ability of islanders to enjoy the natural world.”

Anyone interested in applying is encouraged to contact Julia Clively from Natural Environment on 441600.

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