SCHEDULE 1OBLIGATIONS
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.