New law to save hedgerows
Language: English Series: Sunday Times ; 18 May 1997, 6(2)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 (SI 1997: 1160) come into force on 1 June 1997. The new government plans to introduce tougher law to prevent destruction. Planning permission would need to be sought before uprooting. There are likely to be incentives to retain hedges.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3320-25 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 78499-1001 |
The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 (SI 1997: 1160) come into force on 1 June 1997. The new government plans to introduce tougher law to prevent destruction. Planning permission would need to be sought before uprooting. There are likely to be incentives to retain hedges.