April 15th 2017 Senators have warned that a last-minute “regressive” amendment to further loosen restrictions on hedge cutting would spell danger for our wildlife if the Heritage Bill becomes law. Speaking during report stage on Thursday, several senators said that the amendment to the much debated Bill rows back months Read more…
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px 0px -200px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”Annual 6 month ban on Hedge Cutting remains” open=”true”]The controversial Heritage Bill, proposed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys , will not Read more…
July 29th, 2016 The Environmental Pillar have reiterated that it remains illegal to routinely cut hedges during the month of August. In a statement released yesterday, the advocacy coalition of 28 Irish NGOs have reinforced that under the Wildlife Acts, it is illegal to routinely cut hedgerows during the closed Read more…
The days may be getting noticeably warmer and the evenings getting longer.
But it is more important this year to remember that the laws around the hedge-cutting season HAVE NOT CHANGED. And it is now illegal to cut hedges until September 1st. Hedges are exceptionally important for wildlife. They are valuable refuges for birds, wildlife, wildflower, shrubs and much more and we must protect these incredible natural resources.
