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Paragraph 2 Hedgerow restoration

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As regards any hedges, other than those to which the provisions of paragraph 1(3) above apply, which are the subject of an agreement, the farmer shall carry out a programme agreed within twelve months of the start of the agreement in writing with the Minister for the restoration of a minimum of 2 metres of such hedges per hectare of land subject to the agreement per annum.In implementing the programme, he shall use replanting, laying, coppicing, gapping, back-fencing and other traditional management means.