The Law Commission has received news that conservation covenants are one step closer to becoming part of the management system for habitats and historic buildings.<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n
The Law Commission writes: \u2018We recommended the introduction of a new statutory scheme of conservation covenants in June 2014. The scheme would, if implemented, allow landowners to ensure the long-term conservation of features such as habitats and historic buildings. In its formal response to these recommendations the Government says it \u2018broadly agrees\u2019 that such a scheme could contribute to the protection of England\u2019s natural and historic assets. The response applies only to England but the position in Wales will be kept under review.<\/p>\n Sir David Bean, Chairman: \u2018In her letter to me, Elizabeth Truss MP, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, thanks the Commission for our \u2018excellent work\u2019, \u2018thorough analysis\u2019 and \u2018thoughtful recommendations\u2019, and commits to exploring what part conservation covenants could play in her Department\u2019s 25-Year Environment Plan.\u00a0 We remain very much of the view that conservation covenants are a versatile, effective tool that would enable charities, communities and private individuals to achieve their conservation aims for the long-term benefit of the public. We look forward to them becoming part of the fabric of conservation in England.\u2019<\/p>\n View the press release<\/a><\/p>\n Further information on conservation covenants<\/a><\/p>\n IHBC NewsBlogs on conservation covenants<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Law Commission has received news that conservation covenants are one step closer to becoming part of the management system for habitats and historic buildings.\u00a0 The Law Commission writes: \u2018We are delighted to have received the Government\u2019s positive and encouraging … Continue reading
\n<\/u>\u2018We are delighted to have received the Government\u2019s positive and encouraging response to our\u00a0report on conservation covenants<\/a>.<\/p>\n