No removal of cuttings at Groene braak

Groene braak: removal not allowed

For the eco-activity 'Groene braak', you are not allowed to graze or harvest the crop. However, it is allowed to mow or mulch the crop. The cuttings cannot be removed; they must remain on the plot.

RVO/NVWA Inspection

RVO/NVWA inspects plots with the eco-activity 'Groene braak' to see if the crop has been removed. If RVO/NVWA finds this on your plot, you do not meet the conditions of this eco-activity. RVO will then disapprove this eco-activity.

Herb-rich buffer strip: removal allowed

'Harvesting and/or grazing' is also not allowed for the eco-activities:

• Herb-rich buffer strip along arable land or permanent crop.
• Herb-rich buffer strip along grassland.

Mowing and removal are allowed

For a herb-rich buffer strip, you may mow or mulch the crop. It is also allowed to remove the cuttings. Removing the cuttings is seen as a form of management. The removed cuttings cannot be used as animal feed.

Do you still have questions about the removal of cuttings at Groene braak? Feel free to contact us.