Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 2003 of 2007).
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These Regulations concern the control of the burning of heather, rough grass, bracken, gorse and vaccinium. The Regulations prohibit burners from starting burns between sunset and sunrise, and require them to ensure that there are sufficient persons and equipment to control burns and to take all reasonable precautions to prevent injury or damage arising from burns. The Regulations also prohibit burning without a licence outside the “burning season”.
Amended by: Agriculture (Cross compliance) Regulations 2009 (S.I. of 3264 of 2009). (2009-12-09)
Amends: Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. of 3459 of 2005). (2005-12-14)
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