# The Farming with Nature Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, Paragraph 13: Eligible scheme actions; management of 7 metre riparian buffer strips


An applicant who created a 7 metre riparian buffer strip between 19th June 2025 and 31st March 2026 which meets the criteria in paragraph 3 as it had effect on 19th June 2025 and disregarding any modification made on or after that date must–
(a) not apply–
(i) organic fertilisers;
(ii) inorganic fertilisers; or
(iii) lime;
(b) not apply plant protection products, except for the spot treatment of noxious or invasive weeds;
(c) not cut the vegetation in the 2 metre width next to the watercourse;
(d) maintain protective fencing, access gate or gates and gate posts in stock-proof condition;
(e) cut the vegetation in the 5 metre width next to the field after the 31st August 2026 and remove the cuttings;
(f) ensure access to watercourses for maintenance purposes is not obstructed; and
(g) complete all work relating to this action by 28th February 2027.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2025/101/schedule/1/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/farming-with-nature-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2025/schedule-1/paragraph-13
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