theruralenvironmentprotectionscheme(reps).docVIP

The Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) Specification for REPS Planners in the Preparation of REPS 3 Plans The Rural Environment Protection Scheme is a Measure included in the CAP Rural Development Plan, co-funded under the National Development Plan 2000 – 2006 and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund of the European Union in the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No1257/1999 as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1783/2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 DESCRIPTION OF EACH REPS MEASURE 6 DRAWING UP A REPS 2000 PLAN 12 Introduction 12 Summary of Mandatory Biodiversity Undertakings 12 Field Procedure by Planner 13 General Plan Preparation Guidelines 13 Measure 1 20 Nutrient Management 20 Introduction 20 Plan Preparation under Measure 1 20 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 32 Measure 2 34 Grassland Management 34 Introduction 34 Plan Preparation under Measure 2 34 Measure 2 Options 36 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 37 Measure 3 38 Protect and Maintain Watercourses, Waterbodies and Wells 38 Introduction 38 Plan Preparation under Measure 3 38 Measure 3 Options 40 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 41 Measure 4 42 Retain Wildlife Habitats 42 Introduction 42 Plan Preparation under Measure 4 43 Measure 4 Options 44 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 46 MEASURE 5 47 Maintain Farm and Field Boundaries 47 Introduction 47 Plan Preparation under Measure 5 47 Measure 5 Options 52 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 53 Measure 6 55 Restricted use of Pesticides and Fertilisers 55 Introduction 55 Plan Preparation under Measure 6 55 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 56 Measure 7 57 Protect Features of Historical and Archaeological Interest 57 Introduction 57 Plan Preparation under Measure 7 57 Measure 7 Options 58 Mapping and Plan Requirements for this Measure 59 Measure 8 60 Maintain and Improve Visual Appearance of Far