Paragraph 1
As regards any grassland which is the subject of an agreement—
Where the land lies on the flood plain and where the maintenance of water levels in dykes and ditches is within his control, the farmer shall—
ensure that the water level in dykes and ditches is not more than 45 centimetres below marsh level between 31st March and 1st October in any year, and
ensure that the depth of water in the dykes is not less than 30 centimetres between30th September in any year and the following 1st April.
The farmer shall not cultivate between 31st March and 16th July in any year.
The farmer shall not graze wet grassland with livestock between 31st March and 16th May in any year.
The farmer shall not top the sward, nor cut the grass for hay or silage, before 16th July in any year.
The farmer shall not apply any inorganic fertiliser.
The farmer shall not apply slurry, pig or poultry manure or sewage sludge.
The farmer shall not apply lime, slag or any substance designed to reduce the acidity of the soil.
The farmer shall not use river or dyke dredgings in order to fill low areas.