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Targets |
| Code |
Text |
Status |
Assessment date |
Latest progress report |
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| H01 |
Determine the extent and condition of hedgerows including the numbers of hedgerow trees and monitor on a regular basis.
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Some progress (on schedule) |
24/09/2008 |
Low Weald, High Weald, Coastal Plain and South Downs Natural Areas sufficient data obtained to predict hedgerow length and species content inter alia.
Work ongoing to obtain more data in the Wealden Greensand Natural Area.
Data on condition is being assimilated. |
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| H02 |
Maintain current extent of hedgerow by ensuring Hedgerow Regulations 1997 are enforced.
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Some progress (on schedule) |
24/09/2008 |
Local Authorities continuing to enforce Hedgerow Regulations. |
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| H03 |
Ensure no net loss in the numbers of hedgerow trees by encouraging replacement planting.
|
Some progress (on schedule) |
24/09/2008 |
Landowners are being encouraged to tag potential mature trees to avoid destruction. |
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| H04 |
Achieve good condition in 35% of hedgerows by 2010 and 50% by 2015 by ensuring appropriate management.
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Some progress (on schedule) |
24/09/2008 |
Some progress thanks to ELS.
Data on hedgerow condition has been collected, further analysis is difficult due to restrictions on use of Defra hedgerow database. |
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| H5 |
Reduce the number of overmanaged hedgerows (trimmed annually) to 60% by 2010.
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Some progress (on schedule) |
24/09/2008 |
Some amelioration due to ELS.
Landowners are being encouraged to manage hedgerows more sympathetically. |
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| H6 |
Increase the extent of hedgerows by 1% by 2015.
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Progress unknown |
24/09/2008 |
No report |
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