# The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (South Wessex Downs) Designation Order 1993, Paragraph 3


As regards any downland turf which is the subject of an agreement–
(1) the farmer shall maintain downland turf and shall not plough, level, reseed, chain harrow, roll or otherwise cultivate;
(2) the farmer shall not cut any grass for hay or silage without the Minister’s prior written approval;
(3) the farmer shall not apply any inorganic or organic fertiliser;
(4) the farmer shall observe the requirements of paragraph 2, sub-paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/86/schedule/1/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmentally-sensitive-areas-south-wessex-downs-designation-order-1993/schedule-1/paragraph-3
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