The department is focusing on GAEC 1 and 7 to see where they can make things simpler, while staying within the EU rules. As a reminder, those rules cover:
- GAEC 1: Establishment of buffer strips along watercourses
- GAEC 7a: Boundaries
- GAEC 7b: Public Rights of Way
- GAEC 7c: Trees
- GAEC 7d: Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
- GAEC 7e: Ancient Monuments
You can get a full guide to the current requirements here.
How would you reduce the burden? Where are the priorities? We want to hear from you.
Remember, this is not just about hedge cutting restrictions, although those continue to be a key NFU lobbying area. Share your experiences and feed into our submission below (deadline February 25).
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- Name
- Email address
- NFU membership no. (if applicable)
- Your thoughts