SCHEDULE 2REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN AGREEMENT
1
The farmer shall –
a
comply with the Good Farming Practice with regard to the Environment6, published by the Department;
b
include all land designated in Schedule 1 in an agreement entered into with the Department in writing under these Regulations;
c
retain and not damage any habitat, landscape or water feature, or heritage feature;
d
retain existing field boundaries and not remove any hedge, tree, copse, scrub, ditch, dyke or wall or any part thereof, except with the prior written permission of the Department;
e
maintain open drains and sheughs in accordance with the written advice of the Department;
f
keep the eligible land free from rubbish and litter;
g
seek the permission of the Department before undertaking work which may have a detrimental impact on any habitat, landscape feature or heritage feature; and
h
comply with management plans provided by the Department for field boundaries, farm wastes and each of the habitats specified in the agreement.