The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stage I) Designation Order 2000

PART 2 CAPITAL ACTIVITIES

• The planting, laying or coppicing of hedges.

• The re-introduction of pollarding management including the planting of willows for furture pollarding.

• The renovation of shelter belts and the planting of trees.

• The construction of bunds or sluices, or other works to control water levels.

• The re-instatement of gutters, dykes and ditches.

• The provision of timber gates and timber wing fencing.

• The removal of fencing along ditches and rhynes.

• The removal of scrub.

• The construction or reconstruction of culverts.

• The improvement of droves within areas of raised water levels.

• The conversion of arable land to permanent grassland.

• The creation or improvement of botanically diverse meadows, ponds or scrapes.

• The renovation of farm buildings using traditional materials.

• Works to protect historic or archæological features.

• The provision and restoration of gates, stiles and footbridges, where an agreement includes requirements as to public access.

• The restoration and replanting of traditional orchards.

• Other works for the restoration or enhancement of wildlife habitats.