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Articles 4(2) and 5(5)

SCHEDULE 8CONSERVATION PLAN OPERATIONS

1.  The creation or restoration of scrapes, dykes, ditches and footdrains.

2.  The restoration of fen areas including the creation or restoration of reed and sedge beds, marsh hay and litter marshes, and the control of scrub.

3.  The construction of water level penning structures including bunds, sluices, culverts and other works to control water levels.

4.  The replacement of metal field gates with wooden gates.

5.  The provision of fencing associated with the introduction or re-introduction of grazing.

6.  The provision of liggers and bridges.

7.  The creation or re-creation of herb rich meadows.

8.  The creation or restoration of ponds.

9.  The planting, laying or coppicing of hedges.

10.  Works to protect historic and archaeological features.

11.  Works designed to restore or create landscape features or features for the benefit of wildlife in a matter compatible with the enhancement of the environment.

12.  The provision and restoration of gates, stiles and footbridges where the agreement includes the requirements of Schedule 7 as to public access.

13.  Tree planting and the re-introduction of pollarding of trees.