Dr. Alan Moore:

I will start and then perhaps refer to Mr. Hickey. We felt that it was a real missed opportunity in the CAP that the quality of existing hedgerows was not recognised. We recommend that that should happen in both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2. Under the Pillar 1 eco-schemes, and the space for nature, for example, while hedgerows are recognised, there is no reference to the quality. It is a missed opportunity in that respect. The technology is available to actually measure the linear length and width of hedgerows. That could lead to a meaningful payment for hedgerow quality in that pillar. Under Pillar 2, the opportunity to look at existing hedgerow quality is even greater under the results-based schemes. Again, that opportunity was missed. There is a lot about rejuvenating, replanting and new planting, but nothing about existing hedgerow quality. Again, we think that could still be remedied. Perhaps Mr. Hickey can respond on the management issue.