- Location
- Devon
Both sides of the argument are correct to some extent, and that is the problem in that no rules ever take that in to account.
The current restrictions on timings mean I simply can't cut my hedges many years and they are becoming a mess which are less useful for wildlife and no use as a fence.
Done sympathetically, a flail can maintain a healthy hedge but otherwise, can pretty much ruin one.
As I believe should happen with all schemes, it should be for the landowner to present a case for the best management of hedges within their care, which should be supported unless there is very good reason not too.
The current restrictions on timings mean I simply can't cut my hedges many years and they are becoming a mess which are less useful for wildlife and no use as a fence.
Done sympathetically, a flail can maintain a healthy hedge but otherwise, can pretty much ruin one.
As I believe should happen with all schemes, it should be for the landowner to present a case for the best management of hedges within their care, which should be supported unless there is very good reason not too.