Nesting time

TickTock · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:05 PM** #1

I regret not keeping my hedges trimmed last year. Now they are in dire need of attention but don't want to destroy any family homes which may be in my hedges. Need advice - can I cut my hedges now or have the birds already begun building their nests?

Only · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:15 PM** #2

You're not supposed to cut hedges between March 1st and September ...
I spotted a crow the other day gathering twigs and building a nest ... not sure that's what you want to hear though ..

TickTock · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:26 PM** #3

March to September!!!!! There are lots of people cut their hedges during these months. Can that really be right? Also, can I get arrested for doing it?!!! Crikey!

Only · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:49 PM** #4

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Originally Posted by TickTock

March to September!!!!! There are lots of people cut their hedges during these months. Can that really be right? Also, can I get arrested for doing it?!!! Crikey!

Those are the rules for "hedgecutting" on roads or farmland ... the likes of gorse, whitethorn etc etc ... thought those were the types of hedges you were referring to?
I saw a case in the local paper only this week where a farmer and the contractor he got to cut the hedges on his farm in April last year were taken to court. The farmer was fined but the contractor wasn't so they do take it seriously.
I'd doubt anyone would take a case for anyone cutting hedges in their own garden though unless it was pretty serious butchering.
On another note - the new landowner opposite my house literally butchered ALL the hedging and trees in a large field on February 28th last week! ... Poor birds and looks awful!

Chris P · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 05:40 PM** #5

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Originally Posted by TickTock

I regret not keeping my hedges trimmed last year. Now they are in dire need of attention but don't want to destroy any family homes which may be in my hedges. Need advice - can I cut my hedges now or have the birds already begun building their nests?

Recent Press Release:

HEDGECUTTING NOTICE
16/02/10

Birds and Wildlife Nesting and Breeding Season: Restrictions on the destruction of hedgerows and the destruction of vegetation on uncultivated land from 1 March to 31 August 2010.

More details...here:
http://www.environ.ie/en/Heritage/Na...y,22329,en.htm

TickTock · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 08:35 PM** #6

I didn't mean to give the impression that I am dealing with acres and acres. Not at all, I meant a simple city garden. I would of course check for nests first. You've frightened me silly, so you have!

Only · **Posted: 03-03-2010 , 08:38 PM** #7

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Originally Posted by TickTock

I didn't mean to give the impression that I am dealing with acres and acres. Not at all, I meant a simple city garden. I would of course check for nests first. You've frightened me silly, so you have!

Sorry TickTock!! Thought you meant hedgerows ... City gardens are a totally different matter! ... I wouldn't worry about cutting them at all if you're checking them first for nests anyways :-) ... Sorry for the scare!

TickTock · **Posted: 04-03-2010 , 02:20 PM** #8

Thanks! Phew!

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	Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:05 PM #1
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	Nesting time I regret not keeping my hedges trimmed last year. Now they are in dire need of attention but don't want to destroy any family homes which may be in my hedges. Need advice - can I cut my hedges now or have the birds already begun building their nests?

	Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:15 PM #2
Only Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mayo Posts: 1,443	You're not supposed to cut hedges between March 1st and September ... I spotted a crow the other day gathering twigs and building a nest ... not sure that's what you want to hear though ..

	Posted: 03-03-2010 , 12:26 PM #3
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	March to September!!!!! There are lots of people cut their hedges during these months. Can that really be right? Also, can I get arrested for doing it?!!! Crikey!

	Posted: 03-03-2010 , 08:35 PM #6
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	Nesting I didn't mean to give the impression that I am dealing with acres and acres. Not at all, I meant a simple city garden. I would of course check for nests first. You've frightened me silly, so you have!

	Posted: 04-03-2010 , 02:20 PM #8
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	Nesting time Thanks! Phew!