Identifying, Investigating and Managing Risks Associated with Former Sheep-dip Sites: A guide for local authorities

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

1 Introduction

2 Characteristics of Sheep-dip Contamination

3 Planners' Guide

4 Identifying Former Sheep-dip Sites

5 Site Investigation

6 Risk Management

7 Best Practice Tips for Common Sheep-dip Scenarios

Appendix 1: Checklist for Landowners to Assess Sheep-dip Sites and Management Options

Appendix 2: Draft District Plan Provisions for Disused Sheep Dips

Appendix 3: Current Legislation and the Role of Local Authorities

Appendix 4: The Historical and Legal Context for Sheep Dipping

Appendix 5: Applied Chemicals and their Toxicity

Appendix 6: Soil Guideline Values

Appendix 7: Case Studies

Appendix 8: Comparing Different Sheep-dip Sampling Strategies

Appendix 9: International Practices

Appendix 10: Photographs of Sheep-dip Structures

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References

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