Only use mechanical means (do not use chemicals) to clean your ditches or trim your bank

Lower losses of pesticides to aquatic environments

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Best Practice Guidance:

• Natural England (2008) Entry Level Stewardship Handbook. Second Edition - October 2008. Natural England, NE106

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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