Landscape must be protected by:

Assessing existing landscapes and including the maintenance of features in the whole farm conservation management plan.

Responsibly managing footpaths and bridle ways and any features and buildings of historical importance.

Ensuring new developments comply with planning requirements, are designed and constructed to harmonise with the existing landscape character, do not unnecessarily utilise good quality agricultural land and do not destroy valuable wildlife habitats. Where development will result in habitat loss, mitigation measures are necessary.

Where land is rented on a long-term or regular basis every effort should be made to seek and select land being managed in an environmentally responsible way. When utilising rented land, productions must be in accordance with the guidance set out in this Code of Practice.