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Hedge cutting advice required
Hi to the group. I have a quick question regarding my tree hedge in my
garden. It is about 10 feet tall consisting of Castlewellan Gold and Leylandii trees. The trees were planted about 12 years ago. I am hoping to cut about 4 ft off as soon as possible. I am asking when is the best time to do it, as I want to have a minimum effect on the birds and other wildlife. I dont know a lot about these things. Would it make sense for me to cut in mid January, or would this adversely affect the birdlife that often sit in the trees. Thanx in advance. D -- www.portadown.50megs.com |
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Depends where you are in the country, but here on the Isle of Wight the
'pairing' has already started, but then it has been 'very very' mild with only a couple of white frosts. Mike -- H.M.S.Collingwood Ass. Llandudno 20 - 23 May Trip to Portmeirion National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Lanc Bomber Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 3 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea British Pacific Fleet. Derby 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Denby Pottery "dean" wrote in message ... Hi to the group. I have a quick question regarding my tree hedge in my garden. It is about 10 feet tall consisting of Castlewellan Gold and Leylandii trees. The trees were planted about 12 years ago. I am hoping to cut about 4 ft off as soon as possible. I am asking when is the best time to do it, as I want to have a minimum effect on the birds and other wildlife. I dont know a lot about these things. Would it make sense for me to cut in mid January, or would this adversely affect the birdlife that often sit in the trees. Thanx in advance. D -- www.portadown.50megs.com |
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Hi Mike. Im in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, if thats any help.
Cheers D -- www.portadown.50megs.com "Mike" wrote in message ... Depends where you are in the country, but here on the Isle of Wight the 'pairing' has already started, but then it has been 'very very' mild with only a couple of white frosts. Mike -- H.M.S.Collingwood Ass. Llandudno 20 - 23 May Trip to Portmeirion National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Lanc Bomber Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 3 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea British Pacific Fleet. Derby 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Denby Pottery "dean" wrote in message ... Hi to the group. I have a quick question regarding my tree hedge in my garden. It is about 10 feet tall consisting of Castlewellan Gold and Leylandii trees. The trees were planted about 12 years ago. I am hoping to cut about 4 ft off as soon as possible. I am asking when is the best time to do it, as I want to have a minimum effect on the birds and other wildlife. I dont know a lot about these things. Would it make sense for me to cut in mid January, or would this adversely affect the birdlife that often sit in the trees. Thanx in advance. D -- www.portadown.50megs.com |
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"dean" wrote in message
... Hi Mike. Im in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, if thats any help. Cheers D Basically what I am saying is, don't leave it too late. I am on a sub committee trying to get a football pitch re-instated from what has turned into a rubbish dump. In that time, about 10 years, trees have become rampant and have had to be trimmed. In the first case, a couple of years ago, when the tree people came in they had to stop because of nesting birds. Now, two years later, all trees have been trimmed, the site cleared and ploughed and we are off to getting the pitch ready. (We did have a little problem with Tree Preservation Orders, but we soon sorted that one out :-)) Get in there now and chop 'em down !!! Mike |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... "dean" wrote in message ... Hi Mike. Im in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, if thats any help. Cheers D Basically what I am saying is, don't leave it too late. I am on a sub committee trying to get a football pitch re-instated from what has turned into a rubbish dump. In that time, about 10 years, trees have become rampant and have had to be trimmed. In the first case, a couple of years ago, when the tree people came in they had to stop because of nesting birds. Now, two years later, all trees have been trimmed, the site cleared and ploughed and we are off to getting the pitch ready. (We did have a little problem with Tree Preservation Orders, but we soon sorted that one out :-)) Get in there now and chop 'em down !!! Mike Thanx for the advice Mike. I was actually inquiring as to what month of the year is best, as I didnt want to disturb the wildlife and birds, which are very important to me. What is the least harmful month, such as when birds are not nesting etc. Cheers D |
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Thanx for the advice Mike. I was actually inquiring as to what month of
the year is best, as I didnt want to disturb the wildlife and birds, which are very important to me. What is the least harmful month, such as when birds are not nesting etc. Cheers D Now? But if you see the birds gathering nesting material and 'heading your way', stop! No doubt someone will correct me, but we were told that once the birds had made a start, we were too late and could be fined/prosecuted! Mike |
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dean wrote:
snip Thanx for the advice Mike. I was actually inquiring as to what month of the year is best, as I didnt want to disturb the wildlife and birds, which are very important to me. What is the least harmful month, such as when birds are not nesting etc. I think you have to strike a compromise. If you were to trim now, there is the chance of frost damage to the exposed new growth points of the hedge. Full marks for your conservation concerns but I hardly think that trimming one hedge in the nesting season will constitute a conservation tragedy. For what its worth, the new farming legislation on countryside conservation, I believe, forbids hedge trimming during the period 1st March to 31st August. -- ned http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk last update 30.12.2004 |
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That would go along with my experience of being stopped in the tree
lopping/clearing situation in about April/May. Mike -- H.M.S.Collingwood Ass. Llandudno 20 - 23 May Trip to Portmeirion National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Lanc Bomber Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 3 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea British Pacific Fleet. Derby 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Denby Pottery "ned" wrote in message ... dean wrote: snip Thanx for the advice Mike. I was actually inquiring as to what month of the year is best, as I didnt want to disturb the wildlife and birds, which are very important to me. What is the least harmful month, such as when birds are not nesting etc. I think you have to strike a compromise. If you were to trim now, there is the chance of frost damage to the exposed new growth points of the hedge. Full marks for your conservation concerns but I hardly think that trimming one hedge in the nesting season will constitute a conservation tragedy. For what its worth, the new farming legislation on countryside conservation, I believe, forbids hedge trimming during the period 1st March to 31st August. -- ned http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk last update 30.12.2004 |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... That would go along with my experience of being stopped in the tree lopping/clearing situation in about April/May. Mike -- H.M.S.Collingwood Ass. Llandudno 20 - 23 May Trip to Portmeirion National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Lanc Bomber Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 3 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea British Pacific Fleet. Derby 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Denby Pottery "ned" wrote in message ... dean wrote: snip Thanx for the advice Mike. I was actually inquiring as to what month of the year is best, as I didnt want to disturb the wildlife and birds, which are very important to me. What is the least harmful month, such as when birds are not nesting etc. I think you have to strike a compromise. If you were to trim now, there is the chance of frost damage to the exposed new growth points of the hedge. Full marks for your conservation concerns but I hardly think that trimming one hedge in the nesting season will constitute a conservation tragedy. For what its worth, the new farming legislation on countryside conservation, I believe, forbids hedge trimming during the period 1st March to 31st August. -- ned http://www.bugsandweeds.co.uk last update 30.12.2004 Thanx everyone. I will leave it for a few weeks. happy new year Dean |
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