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Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks (PPG2)
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In England, the storage of oils is regulated under the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)(England) Regulations 2001. The regulations apply to any site storing more than 200 litres of oil and private dwellings storing more than 3,500 litres. Environment Agency & SEPA, April 2010.
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Ammonia in the UK (PB6865)
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Ammonia is an air pollutant largely emitted from agriculture that threatens significant areas of valuable habitats in the UK. This booklet and summary leaflet explains why ammonia emissions from farming are causing concern, summarises research findings and describes studies to identify and develop practical and cost-effective ways of reducing ammonia emissions from farming. Defra, PB6865, 2002.
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ARCHIVE: Sewage Sludge - Code of Practice for Agricultural Use of
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This document has now been replaced by Sewage Sludge on Farmland: Code of Practice, and archived. This Code of Practice applies to the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land in the United Kingdom. The Code has been prepared to complement the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 covering GB which enforce the provisions of the EC Directive 86/278/EEC, on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, Department of the Environment Document. See also Sludge Matrix. This second edition published in 2006. HMSO, ISBN 0 11 752256 2, 2006.
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Best Farming Practices (2008): Profit from a Good Environment
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This is the second version of this document that demonstrates that what's good for the environment can also be good for your farm and business (the first version was published in 2001). Wise stewardship of resources such as soil, nutrients, water and energy will help you to cut costs while maintaining or improving the productivity of your land and livestock. It includes Using water wisely; Combating floods; Soils; Nutrients; Crop protection; Crop establishment and crop cover; Grass and moorland, hedges and trees; Livestock; Farm tracks and gateways; Ditches and riverbanks; Farmyards; Saving energy and reducing waste; and Grant aid for farmers. Environment Agency, GEHO0908BOMP-E-P, September 2008.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF): Capital Grant Scheme Farmer Handbook (CSF 3, NE319)
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This publication has been updated in Jan 2013 and includes the latest scheme rules and detailed specifications for capital items. Good water quality is important because it provides clean drinking water, safe bathing waters, productive fisheries and a healthy environment. It is vital for wildlife and biodiversity and encourages countryside recreation and tourism so benefitting rural businesses. In future years water quality standards will become increasingly stringent. The EC Water Framework Directive requires Member States to prepare river basin management plans and manage water resources in a sustainable manner. A key objective is that rivers should achieve good ecological status in terms of water quality and this will require action in both urban and rural areas with implications for farming. Natural England, CSF 3, NE319, January 2013.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming Scheme - A Demonstration Project
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In response the Welsh Assembly Government plans to help farmers to improve water quality on their holdings. As a start the Welsh Assembly Government will work closely with the local farming community within two areas to demonstrate and apply measures to tackle diffuse pollution from agriculture. The Welsh project offers a range of incentives and opportunities for farm works that will benefit water quality and the local environment and improve the asset value of farms. Welsh Assembly Government, ISBN 0 7504 3931 9 © Crown copyright 2005
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Catchment Sensitive Farming: A Clear Solution for Farmers (PB11704)
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In support of the EUs Water Framework Directive (WFD) the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative started on 1 April 2006 to raise awareness of diffuse water pollution and encourage early voluntary action by farmers to tackle the problem. This leaflet and poster explains the objectives of the initiative and what farms can do. Defra, PB11704, 2006.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming: Case Studies Aimed at Reducing Diffuse Water Pollution from Agriculture in England under Phase 1 of the ESCFDI
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These Catchment Sensitive Farming case studies provide example of how diffuse pollution can be reduced from agriculture. Defra, 2008.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming: Farm Business Benefits Case Studies
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These Catchment Sensitive Farming case studies demonstrate the business benefits of environmental protection, showing you can save money on your farm from reduced risk of soil erosion and runoff, containment of pesticides and fertiliser in the field, benefits to wildlife and the farm shoot, measures implemented, paid for under various agri-environmental schemes. Defra, Natural England and Environment Agency, 2008.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming: The first phase. A compendium of advice activity examples (ECSFDI)
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This compendium contains examples of England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative (ECSFDI) advice delivery effort during the first phase. It showcases the work of Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers in the priority catchments and also of Associate project officers operating elsewhere. ECSFDI is all about finding appropriate solutions for the specifics of the local situation, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, and this is reflected in the great diversity of activities highlighted in this document. Defra, Natural England & Environment Agency, 2008.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming: Working towards Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF052)
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This booklet updated in 2013, provides information on work that can be carried out under Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), (formerly known as the England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative (ECSFDI)), to tackle diffuse water pollution from agriculture and covers the following topics: Free training available to farmers and land owners, the Capital Grants Scheme, monitoring and evaluation, strategic and catchment partnerships. Natural England, CSF052, 1 February 2013.
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Chalk Rivers, The State of Englands Chalk Rivers
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A summary report by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan Steering Group for Chalk Rivers. Published by the Environment Agency and English Nature this document covers the character of chalk rivers, chalk river wildlife, land use and river habitats, river flows and water quality and what needs to be done. Published July 2004.
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Code of Good Farming Practice (Wales)
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This document suite covers the Code of Good Farming Practice Wales. The summary leaflet is available as HTML and pdf. The full Code which was part of the RDP Wales 2000-2006 is available as pdf.
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Code of Good Upland Management (PB0745)
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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.
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Conservation Areas in Scotland, A Guide to
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Conservation areas are crucial to the conservation of our environment. There are over 600 conservation areas in Scotland. This publication provides an overview to how they are designated, protected and enhanced. It also provides information on related legislation. Scottish Executive, March 2005.
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