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Government
Support
From its inception Through a series of meetings with representatives from
across a range of Government Departments the methods and objectives
of the charity were discussed and agreement reached that the finished
product would be of benefit to Government. Within this a number of key
Departments were identified, including the Planning Section, Department
of Agriculture and Department of Transport. Regular briefing sessions are held with officers of
Government to keep them updated on progress and developments. Research The charity undertakes a number of specific and one-off
research tasks for a number of Government agencies, providing a level
of expertise not readily available elsewhere on the Island. Tourism Although developing an ‘eco-tourism’ market is not
a primary aim of the charity it was pleased to respond to a request
from the Department
of Tourism by devising a ‘Where to watch birds’ brochure. Liaison The views of the charity are being sought more and
more frequently on aspects of Government responsibility. We are pleased
to offer this assistance; advising on, amongst other things, cutting
regimes on airfields, road widening schemes and on when to lay underground
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was very aware of the need to ensure that, after the research was complete,
the results would be of benefit to others. All too often research is
seen as ‘an end in itself’ and runs the risk of not being used for any
greater benefit. The charity felt strongly that this should not happen
in this case.