Protect ancient trees in intensively-managed grass fields

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Do not carry out any cultivations, storage of materials or machinery, or weed control under the canopy of in-field trees Do not carry out supplementary feeding of stock under the canopy of in-field trees Do not spread fertiliser, farmyard manure or inorganic N, P or K beneath the canopy of in-field trees

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Links to: Link details Item Increase habitats for invertebrates Increase seed food sources for birds on grassland farms Increase summer food sources for birds Increase winter food sources for birds Increase nesting habitats for birds Valuable trees are protected

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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Friday 30 October 2009