I thought this was only a problem if you are actually claiming and bound by cross compliance??
edit: what happens if i start tackling our hedge (which is mostly trees it's been left so long), on our 15 acres that is not registered for bps or anything
That would be coppicing so you get a lot longer I believe.
As long as you're not disturbing nesting birds you are ok. I guess some form of notebook showing you've done an investigation for signs of nesting would be enough be be aware if you stir trouble they'll be round checking.
ok, indeed most of the 'hedge' would not be considered under that definition i reckon. Although i'm kidding myself if i think i'll get a chance over the next month to do anything anyway!
Could someone explain this to a silly kiwi, ta?
What are your hedgerow regs?
I think the only rule here is plant the trees to make the road as icy as possible...
You can dream I suppose! If it hasn't been done for ten years why rush now?
We are not allowed to have common sense, so we have to have rules for everythingCould someone explain this to a silly kiwi, ta?
What are your hedgerow regs?
I think the only rule here is plant the trees to make the road as icy as possible...
What has it got to do with police? You were not stealing the hedge were youWe got reported by a walker 2 yrs ago for cutting in march. The police came round to the farm and gave a verble warning but next time we would be done and taken to court.
only 10? some of the hedge is 10-12" in diameter (and some much more)
It was the rural crime and wildlife squad what ever its called the offence was damaging habitat and nest. They do take the matter serious.What has it got to do with police? You were not stealing the hedge were you
We have a lot of hedges in Devon and a lot of do gooders who watch anything you do out of turn .Trouble is with internet now everyone and anyone can check rules!Crikey.. now I get why there's a humming fleet of hedgecutters. From what I see from space, not a great shortage of places to nest in the UK..
We don't know how lucky we are .