# The Rural Development Contracts (Rural Priorities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012, Regulation 4: Amendment to option 80 (open grazed grassland management for chough)


In option 80 (open grazed grassland management for chough), in column 2—
(a) in paragraph (2)(i) for “treats livestock” substitute “ensures that livestock must only be treated”;
(b) in paragraph (2)(j) for “20th June” substitute “30th June” and at the end of that sub‑paragraph omit “and”; and
(c) in paragraph (2)(k) after “species” insert—
“; and
(l) cuts hay and silage, in accordance with any applicable programme guidance, in a manner which minimises the risk of injury to ground nesting birds”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2012/307/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rural-development-contracts-rural-priorities-scotland-amendment-regulations-2012/regulation-4
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