National Trust for Jersey Plans Field Acquisition in St Clement

The National Trust for Jersey is planning to buy a field in the parish of St Clement to expand a green space in an urban area, the BBC reported on October 4, 2026. The charity has secured the rights to acquire the land near Maupertuis Farm and expects to finalize the purchase shortly. [1]

According to the BBC, conservationists intend the acquisition to create a sanctuary for local wildlife within one of the most developed parishes in Jersey. Green lungs, which consist of fields, parkland, or vegetation in urban environments, help to lower pollution levels alongside supporting native species. [1]

This initiative follows a prior land purchase by the trust in the same area. The BBC reported that the organization previously raised 50,000 pounds in 37 days to acquire an adjacent field on Samares Lane in 2021. The latest purchase aims to preserve local agricultural land. [1]