Natural England and Defra regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land.
Clarification has been added on hedgerow management rules for buffer strips.
Source: Natural England, Defra.
Changing Uncultivated, Semi-Natural and Rural Land: When You Need Permission, Update 23/07/25
by westoncompliance | Jul 24, 2025 | Defra, Environment, Natural England, Onshore, UK, Wildlife
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