THE ELS SCHEME THAT FARMERS SIGN UP TO

[johnus brummieus maximus]

We all know about this scheme dont we, but now they are getting touchy with us the following information is interesting:




    Natural England

Environmental Stewardship.

Entry Level / Higher Level.

 

The handbook for Entry Level & Higher Level Environmental Schemes is currently being revised. The revised handbook will apply to new ELS/HLS contracts and will not be retrospective. It will however apply to current ELS agreements when they come up for renewal from 2010. The NCMD, along with others, is actively involved in the preparation of the sections related to metal detecting.   

Amongst the changes will be a clarification of metal detection access procedures and inclusion of a reference to the voluntary Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detection.

 

Archaeological parties have raised concerns with Natural England over the holding of metal detecting rallies on ELS land and metal detecting on uncultivated land including permanent pasture.  An update of the final wording will be published when more details are known.

 

[rjm]

Why, Oh Why, can't they just let us get on and enjoy the hobby? !! 

[ray homer]

perhaps with all the cuts about to take place most of our knockers may not have a job,

[Stred (Steve)]

Shame on them