Environment and heritage
Protecting Orkney's natural and built heritage, from wildlife and woodland to listed buildings and conservation areas.
Biodiversity
Find out about biodiversity requirements for planning applications, and our biodiversity duty.
Conservation and listed buildings
Find out about listed buildings, conservation areas, and how to apply for listed building consent.
Tree conservation
Find out about Tree Preservation Orders, the Orkney Woodland Group, and our Trees and Woodland Strategy.
Verge conservation
Find out why we're changing how we cut roadside verges, and the wildlife it supports.