Habitat (Former Set-aside Land) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 1292 of 1994).

These Regulations implement Community legislation on agricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of the protection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside. The Regulations provide for the payment of aid to eligible persons who in respect of eligible land undertake not to use such land for agricultural production for a period of 20 years and to manage the land in accordance with the requirements set out in the Schedule to the Regulations with the purpose of maintaining, improving or protecting a wildlife habitat. Requirements include: (a) the beneficiary of the aid shall agree with a management plan for the land; (b) the beneficiary shall abstain from the use of any inorganic or organic fertilizers or pesticides; (c) the beneficiary shall abstain from planting trees; and (d) the beneficiary shall not install new drainage systems and maintain all existing watercourses, ditches, ponds, etc. (11 Regulations and a Schedule)