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Cross Compliance: Disturbance of Birds

Statutory management requirements are agricultural standards set out in UK law, SMR 2 restrictions exist to protect wild birds, their eggs and habitats during the breeding season. You can check out the rules of practices such as gorse removal in this short video.

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Bird on a frozen lake with snow surrounding it

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