Service Description: The Countryside Section of the Isle of Wight Council is involved in a wide range of activities from giving advice about wildlife and trees to carrying out practical management and teaching children about nature. The Countryside Ranger manages nature reserves and country parks throughout the Island, including Fort Victoria Country Park. The Ranger works closely with community organisations and charities, especially town and parish councils, to promote good countryside and wildlife management on land they own. The work of the section is supported by a large and loyal band of volunteers, who willingly give their time throughout the year to conserve and enhance their local environment.
Also known as:- Afton Marsh, Batts Copse, Brading Down, Charles Wood, Conservation Sites, Country Parks, Countryside Rangers, Dodnor Creek, Fort Victoria BBQ bookings, Fort Victoria Country Park, Golden Hill Country Park, Golden Hill Fort, Nansen Hill, Nature Reserves, Rangers, Shide Chalk Pit/Shide Quarry, Volunteering, Wight Winter Walks leaflet, Wildlife Warriors
Answer: The council has no general grants but some specific grants may be available from other bodies. If your land is within the AONB you should contact the AONB Partnership on 823855 http://www.wightaonb.org.uk/ If you wish to plant trees on the Island, or manage existing woodland, contact the Forestry Commission on 02392 200596. There may be grants available for areas bigger than 1/4 hectare. You can find more information about woodland grants at their website http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/ . If you are a farmer or use your land primarily for agriculture, you should contact the Defra Helpline by telephone on 08459 33 55 77 or by email at [email protected] - Related Link