Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Scheme)

This Scheme further varies the Farm and Conservation Grant Scheme 1989 and complies with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2328/91 (OJ No. L218, 6.8.91, p.1) on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures.

In relation to expenditure incurred on or after 30th June 1994 the Scheme provides for grant to be payable towards the cost of protective fencing on land which is the subject of management obligations under the Habitat (Water Fringe) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/1291) with a view to the protection or improvement of a wildlife habitat.