UK Statutory Instrument 1997 United Kingdom

Hedgerows Regulations 1997

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What's here

3 compliance obligations, 2 practical guides across 2 topics · 1 journey

Penalty landscape

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  • Any Person 2

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Relevant guidance

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What this Act requires

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Schedules

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s.007

Offences

Unlimited fine
  • Remove a hedgerow or breach permitted‑work rules Any Person
s.010

Records

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must maintain a public record of hedgerow notices Local authority
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Natural England

Government adviser for the natural environment in England. Responsible for wildlife licensing (protected species), designating and managing protected sites (SSSIs, National Nature …

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