Hedgerows risk from EU fraud rules
Series: Times ; 6 March 2000, 8(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Farmers are cutting hedges to meet new rules from Brussels. OS maps, used by farmers to justify the size of their land, include hedges, grassy banks and other wildlife habitats. It is estimated that a 1,000 acre farm could lose up to £5,000 a year if hedges are maintained.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3610-49 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 104640-1001 |
Farmers are cutting hedges to meet new rules from Brussels. OS maps, used by farmers to justify the size of their land, include hedges, grassy banks and other wildlife habitats. It is estimated that a 1,000 acre farm could lose up to £5,000 a year if hedges are maintained.