Conservation

We are involved in a range of conservation activities from incorporating conservation principles in our planning to conserving wildlife.

The list below describes and links to our conservation services. 

• Our specialist advisors are a county-wide resource in the fields of archaeology, historic buildings, urban design, landscape design and ecology responsible for the protection and enhancement of the built and natural environment. For more information please read our Conservation and Design pages.

• We care for and provide access to our own countryside sites and Greenways. We promote greater access to the wider countryside for all. Find out more by reading our Access and recreation pages.

• We are responsible for maintaining the Public Rights of Way Network.

• We own and manage woodland and grasslands, and play a role in managing ‘protected’ trees in Derbyshire. Find out more by visiiting our Tree Preservation Orders and Woodlands and Grasslands pages.

• We seek to minimise any negative impacts highways have upon the environment. Learn more by visiting our Transport and Roads section.

• We seek to minimise any adverse effects and maximise benefits of any plannign activity within the county. Visit our Minerals and waste development pages to read more.