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Paragraph 3 Option 3 — Wetland

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As regards any wetland which is the subject of an agreement—

(1)

the farmer shall observe the requirements of Schedule 1 paragraph 2 except for sub-paragraphs (3), (4) and (5);

(2)

the farmer shall identify land which is wetland and shall maintain it as such for the length of the agreement;

(3)

the farmer shall not apply organic or inorganic fertiliser;

(4)

the farmer shall not increase existing stocking levels and shall agree a grazing regime in writing in advance with the Minister.