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Abandon-Repair-Convert: Finding a Future for Historic Farm Buildings
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Traditional farm buildings are numerous in the Countryside. They provide testimony to the long history of farming in the English landscape and are valued as a prominent contributor to regional distinctiveness. They provide an invaluable resource for the future diversification of the farming industry and for wider rural development initiatives. English Heritage, 2002, rev 2004.
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Agricultural Landscapes - 35 years of change
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The farmed landscape has seen fundamental changes during the last 35 years, due to greater labour efficiency, mechanisation and specialisation. This publication presents an invaluable visual record of the lowland landscape in the first decade of the 21st century, against which future changes can be compared. NB: Document in four parts. English Nature, RDS and Countryside Commission, July 2006.
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Agri-environment schemes in England 2009. A review of results and effectiveness (NE194)
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A comprehensive analysis of agri-environment schemes (AES). The report draws on research from the entire 22-year history of the schemes and analyses the impact they have made on England’s farmed environment. Natural England, NE194, 2009.
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Animal Welfare Act 2006: what it means for wildlife (TIN072)
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The aim of this information note is to provide guidance on the sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 that may apply to wildlife whether through wildlife management techniques and procedures or while working with wildlife, such as in the course of research projects. Natural England, Technical Information Note TIN072, 19 August 2010.
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Arable Wildlife - Protecting Non-target Species from Pesticides
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These guidelines are designed to show farmers and advisors that, given commitment and skill, backed by knowledge and understanding, non-target species can be protected from pesticides without prejudicing farm productivity or profitability. Crop Protection Association, 1997.
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Archaeology on Farm and Croft
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People have lived in Scotland for 10,000 years and left a rich tapestry of sites and monuments in the landscape. This short leafletprovides an introduction to identifying evidence on farmland. Council for Scottish Archaeology, 2005.
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Archaeology on Farmland Factsheets
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This is a collection of three factsheets produced by Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service providing advice on what to do about archaeological sites, buildings and monuments on farmland and other rural areas. Whist written for the Worcestershire area they contain generic advice. 2004.
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ARCHIVE: Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) Handbook 2008 (NE106)
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This is the second edition of this handbook and it will apply to all Entry Level Stewardship agreements starting on or after 1 October 2008. ELS is a agri-environment scheme where payments will be made to farmers and land managers who agree to continue or introduce beneficial environmental management on their land. Incudes a 2009 addendum (NE177) with revised options available to all agreements starting on, or after, 1st May 2009. Natural England, NE106, ISBN 978-1-84754-080-5, October 2008 (NE106) / April 2009 (NE177).
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ARCHIVE: Handbook for Environmentally Responsible Farming
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This document, produced by FWAG, provides practical guidance on a whole farm approach to environmentally responsible farming. It includes information on using pesticides and fertilisers, managing habitats and protecting wildlife.
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 created a new statutory duty for authorities to publish AONB Management Plans. This guide provides a guide to good practice to enable quality AONB Management Plans to be produced. Published by the Countryside Agency Nov 2001. CA23
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Assessing ornithological impacts associated with wind farm developments: surveying recommendations (TIN008)
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This information note has been written to provide guidance to developers, Competent Authorities and others in assessing wind farm developments that may affect the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA, Lower Derwent Valley SPA and Ramsar site and Hornsea Mere SPA. It provides technical advice regarding the necessary procedures under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (the Habitats Regulations). Natural England, TIN008, October 2007.
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At War with Aliens
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This document reports the changes in management and policy that are required to protect native British plants from non-native invasive species, in particular, New Zealand pigymyweed, Australian swamp stonecrop, floating pennywort and parrot's feather. Plantlife International, ISBN 1-872613-09-8, 2000.
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Badger problems: advice to householders (TIN004)
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Great Britain supports some of the highest densities of badgers Meles meles in Europe. Badger numbers have increased, especially in urban areas, and they can sometimes cause problems. These can range from damage to gardens, property and amenity areas, to problems with serious implications for human safety such as the undermining of roads and railways. In urban situations, where a number of adjoining properties may be affected, solving a badger problem may require discussion and co-operation between neighbours. Natural England, TIN004, September 2007.
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Badgers - Crimes against Badgers in Scotland
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This is a short introductory leaflet regarding badger crimes in Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Executive (SEERAD) through the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAWS). 2002.
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Badgers and Development
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Badgers are among BritainÂ’s most loved wild mammals, though their mainly nocturnal habits mean that many people encounter them only as road casualties. They are protected by law and this booklet provides an introduction to how development that affects badgers can be carried out within that law. Access to the Planning Policy Guidance Note 9: Nature Conservation is also available. English Nature, ISBN 1 85716 614 0, Catalogue code: IN7.5, 2002.
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