SCHEDULE 1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PART I THE STANDARD OF GOOD FARMING PRACTICE
1
On rough grazings, unimproved grassland, reverted improved grassland, machair and dune grassland, wetlands and native, amenity or semi-natural woodlands, livestock must be managed to avoid either overgrazing or undergrazing.
2
The removal or clearance of drystone or flagstone dykes or walls, hedges and hedgerow trees will not be permitted except with the prior written agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
3
No hedge trimming may be carried out in the period 1st March to 31st July.
4
Scottish Natural Heritage must be notified of any intended operations that are likely to damage any site of special scientific interest on the land.
5
If a new silage or slurry storage facility is constructed on the land, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency must be notified before it is used.
6
Prior authorisation must be obtained from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency before any sheep dip is disposed of on the land.