REQUIREMENTS AS TO PUBLIC ACCESS
- Maintain public access and safety on designated agricultural land Occupier
UK Statutory Instrument
1994
United Kingdom
The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Upper Thames Tributaries) Designation Order 1994
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What's here
7 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Occupier 3
- Any Person 2
Plus 2 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
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What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS—I (WET GRASSLAND)
- Manage wet grassland, water levels, and livestock grazing Any Person
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS— III (HEDGE MANAGEMENT)
- Agree and follow a management plan for stockproof hedges Any Person
Browse 15 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN AGREEMENT
As regards all permanent grassland which is the subject of...
As regards all extensive permanent grassland which is the subject...
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS— II (REVERSION OF ARABLE LAND)
CONSERVATION PLAN OPERATIONS
The planting of hedges and the restoration of non-stockproof hedges....
The provision and restoration of gates, stiles and footbridges where...
The restoration of ponds.
The provision of water penning structures or other works designed...
The provision of water supplies and fencing associated with the...
The restoration of ditches, fen habitats and reedbeds.
The restoration of stone walls.
The restoration of traditional farm buildings.
Works to protect historical and archaeological features.
The reintroduction of pollarding management.
Requirements included in an agreement
- Abide by land management requirements in environmentally sensitive area agreements Occupier
Requirements included in an agreement
- Comply with agricultural and environmental requirements in your agreement Occupier
Breach of requirements
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government can terminate environmental agreements and recover payments on breach Crown / Minister / Government department
Rates of payment under agreement
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Minister must pay land managers for environmentally sensitive farming Crown / Minister / Government department
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Title and commencement
Interpretation
Designation of environmentally sensitive area
Title and commencement
Interpretation
Designation of environmentally sensitive area
Requirements included in an agreement
An agreement may also include the requirements as to public...
Breach of requirements
Rates of payment under agreement
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Environment Agency
PrimaryEnvironmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …
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