# The Mink (Keeping) Regulations 1975, Paragraph 9

Extent: E+W+S

Where trees are growing within a guard fence, a baffle of sheet metal at least 300 mm. deep shall encircle the trunk of each tree of which the branches overhang or are within 1.20 m. of the guard fence. The bottom edge of the baffle shall be approximately 1.20 m. from the ground and it shall be fixed in such a way as to prevent mink from climbing between the baffle and the tree trunk. The tree shall be kept trimmed of branches growing or hanging below the baffle.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/2223/schedule/2/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mink-keeping-regulations-1975/schedule-2/paragraph-9
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