Management of hedgerows – we need your help
06 November 2024
In May 2024, Parliament approved new legislation incorporating hedgerow management rules into domestic legislation, moving into a new period of domestic regulation since Brexit.
6 November 2024
Member views wanted on regulatory approach and civil sanctions usage
The RPA (Rural Payment Agency) is to be the regulator for hedgerow management rules. They are now seeking responses on the regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions.
The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 gave the RPA new powers of civil sanction, which can be used as a new means of achieving compliance.
The RPA enforcement will be based on the principle that prevention is better than cure.
The approach will be outcome-focused. While it will be supportive of those who comply with regulations, it will also take further action in more serious cases.
The NFU is collating its response and would appreciate members answering the short survey below to support our submission to this consultation.
Both the full consultation and associated documents can be found on Defra’s Consultation on the regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for hedgerow management – Responding to this consultation – Defra – Citizen Space page.
The specific document that will help you fill in the survey is: Regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for the Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 – Annex A Statutory Guidance v1.0
Management of hedgerows – we need your help
Closing date: 19 November 2024
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