The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Lake District) Designation Order 1993

Option 3 — Wetland

3.  As regards any wetland which is the subject of an agreement—

(1) the farmer shall observe the requirements of Schedule 1 paragraph 2 except for sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (5);

(2) the farmer shall identify land which is wetland and shall maintain it as such for the length of the agreement;

(3) the farmer shall not apply organic or inorganic fertiliser;

(4) the farmer shall not increase existing stocking levels and shall agree a grazing regime in writing in advance with the Minister.