Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'

The trust said the latest acquisition would help preserve the agricultural heritage of Maupertuis Farm and the surrounding area.Chief executive Alan Le Maistre said green spaces were becoming "ever more precious" and protecting them was particularly important in densely developed parts of the island."It is a privilege to have the opportunity to extend this green lung for both the wildlife and people of the area," he said.The National Trust for Jersey, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in August, manages about 1,800 vergées of land across the island.It invited people who want to support the latest acquisition to contact the charity directly.Follow BBC Jersey on X, external, Facebook, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk, external.