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LIPP Why no topping of reeds but yes to chemicals

01-07-2018 01:12AM

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Why in the LIPP do they allow chemicals but not topping of Reeds ?

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#2 01-07-2018 11:21AM

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80sDiesel wrote: »

Why in the LIPP do they allow chemicals but not topping of Reeds ?

Topping is allowed but not between the 15th of March and the 1st of July.
The use of pesticides is restricted and only allowed for weedlicking of rushes and spot (knapsack/lance) spraying of weeds.
I assume the rules are there to keep pastures as biodiverse as possible.

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