Rheinland-Pfalz Ordinance on classification of agricultural land according to degree of erosion hazard. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Rheinland-Pfalz Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Classification/declassification Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the classification of agricultural land according to degree of erosion risks by water and wind with a view to direct payments. The text consists of 4 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Classification of agricultural land according to degree of erosion hazard by water (2); Non-standard requirements (3); Entry into force (4). Two Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.rheinland-pfalz.de