Conservators

In certain areas of the England, Conservators are statutory bodies which manage areas of countryside for the use of the public.

Establishment, Role and Powers

Conservators are bodies corporate generally established, and granted their powers, by a Scheme made under the Commons Act 1876 or by a local Act of Parliament.

The exact role and powers of each group of Conservators are defined by their establishing Act and vary, but in general terms their role is to:

Conservators often have the power to manage the land, and the trees, plants and animals on it, to provide recreation facilities, to control activity within their area, regulate navigation on waterways and to make byelaws.

Membership

Membership of Boards of Conservators varies according to the terms of the individual legislation that established them. Examples of types of member include those: