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THE RURAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME 4. Management of Early
and Late Cover for Corncrakes
| Aim: Using a combination of prescriptions
3 and 4, to create or maintain the conditions essential for corncrakes to
breed successfully. In the case of prescription 4, to provide cover not only for
corncrakes arriving back from wintering grounds in April and May but also sanctuary
late in the season when most of the surrounding grassland has been cut and/or
grazed. Some BAP species that may benefit: Corncrake, Reed
bunting. Eligible sites: Reverted improved grassland or unimproved
grassland on the inbye with clumps of tall vegetation such as iris, nettles, cow
parsley or rush. Each individual site must be at least 0.15 hectare in size and
not be more than 1.0 hectare subject to a maximum area per undertaking of 5 hectares.
Such sites must be adjacent to mown grassland managed for corncrakes under this
scheme. | Management Requirements:
- No grazing of the area between 28 February and 30 September except with the
prior written agreement of Scottish Ministers
- Grazing not to exceed 0.3
LU/ha at other times on these sites except with the prior written agreement of
Scottish Ministers
- Cutting of the area only to be undertaken with the
prior written agreement of Scottish Ministers
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