Allow saplings to grow into hedgerow trees at intervals (e.g. 4 trees randomly spaced over 200 m) where this fits in with the local landscape character

Hedgerows are protected and enhanced

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Best Practice Guidance:

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

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Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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