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Fairer regulation of farming
04 March 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the protection of hedgerows in England by bringing management rules into domestic legislation following a public consultation.
Action Requested
The government will bring forward secondary legislation to protect hedgerows, maintaining current protections and focusing on fair and proportionate enforcement through an advice-led approach. This commitment is part of ongoing efforts to support sustainable management and protection of hedgerows in different contexts.
Key Facts
- The consultation launched in June 2023 closed in September 2023.
- Over 90,000km of hedgerows exist with over 16,000 Countryside Stewardship and SFI agreements covering one or both sides.
- 8,841 responses were received to the consultation.
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