In message , MC Emily
writes
If this only applies to evergreens then, if you wanted a hedge as a screen,
presumably you could use Beech and you'd be OK.

It would seem so yes.

Though of course beech doesn't suffer from the problems caused by the
very rapid growth of Leylandii.

Note that the bill is not intended to stop anyone planting anything for
a screen, the limitation to 2m would only apply when a complaint was
made and upheld.

Also, there are provisions for the Secretary of state to modify the
definition of a 'high Hedge' without the need for new primary
legislation ( another bill isn't needed basically)
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Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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