GAEC 10 Heather and grass burning

Documents

Code of Good Upland Management (PB0745)
The hills and uplands of the UK are a major environmental and agricultural asset. This DEFRA 1992 Code of Practice sets out guidelines for upland farmers on how to help maintain the character of the countryside. It contains minimum acceptable standards. Defra, PB0745, 1992.
Heather and Grass Burning Best Practice Guides
A collection of 8 booklets that complement the Heather and Grass Burning Code. They include: How to produce a Burning Plan; Safety of People and Property; Identifying Sensitive Areas; Burning Lowland Heathlands; Burning Reedbeds; Burning Agricultural Land; Burning in the South West; and Identifying and managing Heather Beetle damage. Natural England, 2008.
Heather and Grass etc. (Burning) Regulations (as amended)