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.