Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Somerset Levels and Moors) Designation Order 1997 (S.I. No. 1442 of 1997). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Protected area Soil pollution/quality Land-use planning Fertilizers/nutrients Freshwater resources management Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order comes into force on 1 July 1997. Abstract This Order is made under section 18 of the Agriculture Act 1986 which gives the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the power to designate an area of England as an environmentally sensitive area. In such area particular agricultural methods shall be adopted so as to conserve, protect or enhance environmental features in that area. For this purpose the Minister may enter into a management agreement with any person having an interest in agricultural land in any designated area. The Order s Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amended by Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Somerset Levels and Moors) Designation (Amendment) Order 1998 (S.I. No. 1298 of 1998). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998 Keyword: Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX