Hedgerows and boundaries scheme - hedgelaying, capital works

[ploughman1963]

BN5 - hedgerow laying. Specifications: S4 - remove old fencing and wire.

What do you understand this to refer to? I assume it means any old wire in the hedgerow as opposed to a serviceable fence alongside the hedge. If it does refer to a serviceable fence alongside the hedgerow - how far away does it need to be before it it is deemed not to be associated to the the hedgerow?
Does anyone know the definitive answer before I have to resort to asking DEFRA?

 

[Massey Ferguson 6480]

BN5 - hedgerow laying. Specifications: S4 - remove old fencing and wire.

What do you understand this to refer to? I assume it means any old wire in the hedgerow as opposed to a serviceable fence alongside the hedge. If it does refer to a serviceable fence alongside the hedgerow - how far away does it need to be before it it is deemed not to be associated to the the hedgerow?
Does anyone know the definitive answer before I have to resort to asking DEFRA?

Done some last year that we have been paid for, i understood it as old wire entangled in the hedge itself and thats all i took out. Wouldnt make sense to take a stock proof fence down as you are required to put a fence up to keep stock off once the hedge is layed. Not a definitive answer but what i done and got paid for. Just take plenty if photos and job will be right.

 

[ploughman1963]

Thank you, that is how I read it.
Am I right in thinking there is only a requirement to protect the hedgerow against livestock? If no livestock, no fence required?

 

[Massey Ferguson 6480]

Thank you, that is how I read it.
Am I right in thinking there is only a requirement to protect the hedgerow against livestock? If no livestock, no fence required?

Yes, no fence required if there are no livestock. We had to fence some for sheep, but didnt put anything up in arable fields