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Farming standards

The Peak District Environmental Quality Mark farming standards relate to the following management activities. Contact the Project Officer for more information.

Eligibility standards

Compliance with environmental legislation

Basic environmental standards

Part 1 Observation of agricultural codes

Codes of Good Agricultural Practice
Animal welfare

Part 2 Implementation of good farming practice & conservation

Overgrazing
Undergrazing
Supplementary feeding
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Disposal of sheep dip
Trimming of hedgerows
Buffer strips
Farm waste management plan

Part 3 Practice of acceptable countryside presentation

Temporary non-agricultural structures
Temporary agricultural structures
Rubbish, waste materials and discarded items
Non-traditional buildings

Part 4 Provision of environmental information

Involving staff
Welcoming public enquiries
Receiving visitors

Peak District Specific Environmental Standards

Part 1 Maintenance of environmental assets

Habitat retention

Part 2 Conservation of protected area landscape

Preservation of key habitats
Preservation of traditional boundaries
Historic environment
Traditional buildings