The Countryside Agency was established on 1 April 1999 through the merger of the Countryside Commission and the Rural Development Commission. It is the statutory body working to conserve and enhance the countryside; to promote social equity and economic opportunity for the people who live there; and to help everyone, wherever they live, to enjoy this national asset. The Agency leads through research and advice; influencing others, especially central and local government; and demonstrating ways forwards through practical project.
Activities and Services:
At the time of writing, the main activities of the Countryside Agency which are of direct relevance to nature conservation are:
- Millennium Greens
- Grants for local community projects and demonstration projects, including the Local Heritage Initiative
- Administering the Aggregates Levy Fund
- Funding and advising Local Authority projects, for example the Wychwood Project
- Designation and management of National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coasts
Geographic coverage:This is a national agency. The contact listed is responsible for Oxfordshire.
Key contacts:
South East and London Region, 4th Floor, 71 Kingsway, London WC2B 6ST.
Tel: 0207 8313510 Fax: 0207 8311439
Email: info@counryside.gov.uk
Website: www.countryside.gov.uk
See also National Trails Office - Thames and Rideway
Notes:
For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed.
M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
NL - Newsletter
This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities.
Disclaimer: Neither ONCF nor the Northmoor Trust can accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory. |
