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.