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Stanley Common<\/h1>\n\n\n

Stanley Common: public land turned nature reserve around Stanley, for recreation, with invasive weed control, restricted beach driving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stanley Common is an area of public land surrounding the capital of the Falkland Islands, Stanley.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with most areas of common land, it was set aside for the benefit of the community and to meet its needs. In recent years the use of Stanley Common has shifted from predominantly grazing opportunities for people in town to predominantly being used for recreational opportunities. As part of the management of the Common, the Environment Department contracts out the management of invasive weeds on an ongoing basis. It is also designated as a National Nature Reserve to protect the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stanley Common Leaflet<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Stanley Common Management Plan provides a policy document to support the pro-active management of Stanley Common, with both the community and natural environment in mind. The aim is to clearly identify management actions that embrace a vision for the future of Stanley Common for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Management Plan for Stanley Common 2019-2024<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To protect our wildlife and for reasons of public safety, driving is not allowed on the beaches of Yorke, Rookery and Surf Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beach Driving Restrictions – Stanley Common<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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There are other ways that the public can also help to care for the wildlife and natural environment of the Common, respecting our National Nature Reserve. While out enjoying the Common, please follow the guidance, including the Countryside Code, on our guidance webpage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.falklands.gov.fk\/policy\/environment\/guidance-documents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Useful Documents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Beach Driving Restrictions-Rookery Bay A3<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Beach Driving Restrictions-Surf Bay A3<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Beach Driving Restrictions-Yorke Bay A3<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Viewing restricted Beach Areas on your smart phone<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Consultation Report on Driving Prohibition on Select Beaches<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For more information, please contact
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Phone: +500 28449<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: environment@sec.gov.fk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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