As regards all land which is the subject of an agreement—
- Follow Preseli ESA land management rules on features, boundaries, chemicals and stock
UK Statutory Instrument
1994
United Kingdom
The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Preseli) Designation Order 1994
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As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is coastal belt, enclosed unimproved grassland, enclosed partially improved grassland, hay meadow, semi-natural rough grazings, wetland or a buffer zone—
- Follow strict land management rules on designated environmentally sensitive coastal and grassland areas
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is hay meadow—
- Manage hay meadow in line with Preseli ESA rules: cutting and livestock timing
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is wetland—
- Create and implement a wetland management programme agreed with the Secretary of State
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is coastal belt—
- Manage coastal belt grazing and implement agreed management programme
As regards any semi-natural rough grazings or enclosed coastal belt which is the subject of an agreement and where heather forms at least 5 per cent but not more than 50 per cent of the vegetation cover—
- Limit livestock grazing on semi-natural rough grazings and coastal belt with heather
As regards any arable land which is the subject of an agreement and which is suitable for the creation of conservation headlands—
- Restrict pesticide use on conservation headlands
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As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is suitable for reversion to coastal belt, the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1, other than sub-paragraphs (2) and (6) of that paragraph, and paragraph 4 of this Schedule.
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is broadleaved woodland the farmer shall exclude livestock.
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is suitable for reversion to semi-natural rough grazings, the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1, other than sub-paragraphs (2) and (6) of that paragraph, and paragraph 5 of this Schedule.
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is suitable for reversion to hay meadow, the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 and paragraph 1 of this Schedule.
As regards any land which is the subject of an agreement and which is suitable for reversion to wetland, the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1, other than sub-paragraphs (2) and (6) of that paragraph, and paragraph 2 of this Schedule.
The restoration of ponds.
The provision of protective fencing for broadleaved woodland.
The restoration and extension of reed beds.
The creation and restoration of wildlife refuges alongside streams.
The restoration of heather.
The regeneration of heather by burning or flailing.
The re-creation of florally rich meadows.
The renovation of traditional farm buildings.
The control of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum).
The control of Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica).
The control of Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera).
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- Carry out agreed restoration programme for hedgerows, banks or stone walls
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