SCHEDULE 1OBLIGATIONS

Regulation 7(a)

1

Not to plough, reseed or improve, by use of drainage, manures or liming agents, heathland, grassland of conservation value, including species-rich grassland, or rough grazing.

2

To avoid localised heavy stocking in the nesting season on areas of semi-natural vegetation, including heathland, species-rich grassland and rough grazing.

3

Not to carry out field operations, such as harrowing and rolling, on species-rich grassland or rough grazing during the nesting season.

4

Not to cultivate within 1 metre of any boundary features, such as fences, hedges or walls.

5

To carry out hedge trimming in rotation, but not between 1st March and 31st August, and to maintain any stockproof boundaries using traditional methods and materials.

6

To carry out ditch maintenance in rotation, but not between 1st March and 31st August.

7

To maintain streams, ponds and wetland areas.

8

To retain any copses, farm woodlands or groups of trees.

9

To ensure that, in farming the land, no feature of historical or archaeological interest, including any area of ridge or furrow, is destroyed or damaged.