Conservation
The Conservation section has articles on public services, polocies and assesment techniques that help us care for the natural environment and heritage of Orkney.
In Depth
- Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI)
Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative team - Conservation advice
This section guides you with building repairs and maintenance to older properties in conservation areas. - Conservation areas
Information on Conservation Areas - these are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Local maps and links to related application forms. - Conservation Grants
Details of conservation grants that are available to help residents or businesses with repairs to the fabric using traditional materials in the Orkney conservation areas. Maps and details of the application process are available. - Listed Buildings
Information on what consitutes a 'listed building' and links to the Historic scotland register of listed buildings. - Natural heritage
This section has detailed articles on natural heritage topics including Legislation, Natural Heritage Areas, Ranger Services and Biodiversity. - Tree Conservation
A section introducing articles related to the management and conservation of trees and woodland in Orkney. - Strategic Environmental Assesment (SEA)
Details of the Strategic Environmental Assesment (SEA) process and aims.