Typology 2 Natural and Semi-natural Open Spaces – Zoned General Zone Definition Example Tasks Standard General grass areas Grass no (including verges) longer than that define pathways approx. 3 - General and ensure sites are 100mm, free accessible and of unsightly suitable for clumps of recreational use clippings. cutting 1 or 2 cuts per year, Grass Meadow sites and timed 4 Long areas of long grass according to – grass that run alongside species with regimes general grassed arising areas removed at the correct time Hedges bordering 1 cut per year natural spaces shall during the 3 - General not cause winter maintenance obstructions programme Hedge
Typology 2 – Natural and Semi-natural Open Spaces Zoned Tasks Zone Definition General Standard Example Grass cutting 3 - General General grass areas (including verges) that define pathways and ensure sites are accessible and suitable for recreational use Grass no longer than approx. 100mm, free of unsightly clumps of clippings. 4 – Long grass regimes Meadow sites and areas of long grass that run alongside general grassed areas 1 or 2 cuts per year, timed according to species with arising removed at the correct time Hedge maintenance 3 - General Hedges bordering natural spaces shall not cause obstructions 1 cut per year during the winter programme
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