Paragraph 18

The farmer shall prepare and agree with the Secretary of State a farm conservation plan for his land within the designated area. The conservation plan shall—

(a)

identify land and conservation features relevant to the requirements in paragraphs 1 to 17 above;

(b)

contain details of the following additional farming operations to be carried out:—

(i)

the restoration of dykes, walls, hedges and hedgerow trees to standards consistent with conservation interests;

(ii)

the protection and enhancement of areas of semi-natural farm woodland through the erection of fencing to exclude grazing and through other management measures as required;

(iii)

measures to preserve or protect particular wetlands, loch-shores or areas of open water;

(iv)

any additional fencing work that may be necessary to implement the requirements specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 12 above.