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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

Section 63: Notification of agricultural operations on moor and heath in National Parks

176.This section transfers the power from the Secretary of State to a National Park authority to make an order under section 42 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. An order so issued places a temporary prohibition on ploughing, and on other specified agricultural or forestry operations on moor or heath in National Parks, and may be issued if those operations are likely to affect the land’s character or appearance.

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