Only use mechanical means (do not use chemicals) to clean your ditches or trim your bank Lower losses of pesticides to aquatic environments Lower exposure of pesticides that are toxic to aquatic fauna and flora Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce pesticide impacts
Lower exposure of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) to aquatic fauna Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce pesticide impacts
Improve surface water quality (chemical) - pesticides
Wet ditches are protected and maintained Increase nesting habitats for birds Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Birds - improve habitat and management
Increase summer food sources for birds Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Birds - improve habitat and management
Increase winter food sources for birds Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Birds - improve habitat and management