Farmers have criticised the National Trust for damaging a Shropshire beauty spot by undertaking heather harvesting at the wrong time of year and without the correct consent.
in the Shropshire Hills is a site of Special Scientific Interest , and governed by strict conservation rules.
“Normally, the best way to rejuvenate heather is by burning," he added."That way you clear the vegetation and get rejuvenated seeds. You can do it by cutting but it has to be done when the weather is dry and not in the autumn when it is wet. The National Trust are there to manage countryside areas so they should have known better.”
He said he has attended meetings with the charity and other members of the committee that looks after Long Mynd in recent days to discuss the issue. “While carrying out cutting and baling works last autumn, with prior consent from Natural England, the severe wet weather meant the machinery used regrettably caused some localised damage to the heathland. We are working closely with Natural England to secure additional SSSI consent to repair and restore the damaged heathland.
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