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Schedule 3 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS—I (WET GRASSLAND)

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As regards any wet grassland which is the subject of an agreement—

(1)

the farmer shall maintain water levels in ditches and watercourses at not more than 30cm below mean field level from 1st April until 31st May inclusive in any year and shall ensure that at least 30cm of water is provided in the bottom of the ditch or watercourse throughout the year;

(2)

the farmer shall not graze with livestock from 1st April until 15th May inclusive in any year;

(3)

the farmer shall not apply any organic or inorganic fertiliser;

(4)

within two years of the start of the agreement, the farmer shall agree in writing with the Minister a programme for the management of ditches and watercourses for which he is responsible.