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For National Government and/or Local Government |
For Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) e.g. NE, EA, FC, HE |
For Land managers and farmers |
For Conservation bodies and NGOs |
| 1A Restore dry stone walls, hedgerows and white railings to maintain the network visible in the landscape. This may also include historic or distinctive features such as gateposts, signposts, sheepfolds and footpath furniture |
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| 1B Ensure the long-term viability of parkland through appropriate management |
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| 1C Protect skylines from development, in particular support the continuation of the OFCOM funded undergrounding programme |
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| 1D Use local building materials (or appropriate, agreed alternatives), methods and styles for any new build or renovation works |
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| 1E Avoid large scale tree planting and, where possible, fencing, in wide open moorland landscape areas, and preserve long, open views of the valley floodplains through the careful selection of sites and species for any areas of new planting |
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| 1F Manage the spread of invasive species |
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| 1G Continue sustainable grazing to facilitate a healthy, diverse mix of vegetation. Where appropriate, manage grassland grazing to enable the natural regeneration of woodland and scrub |
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| 1H Conserve the strong sense of tranquillity across the landscape and protect dark skies by preventing and reducing artificial light pollution |
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| 1I Avoid loss or damage to mature field trees through intensification of agricultural practices, and conserve and maintain distinctive clumps of trees |
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| 1J Ensure that highway improvement schemes respect and reflect local character |
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| 1K Continue to consider opportunities for small, well designed renewable energy installation which do not impact on landscape character |
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