When can farmers cut hedges 2021?

You should not cut or trim hedges or trees between the dates of March 1st and September 1st without a derogation. You may only apply for a derogation if you plan to cut hedges before any new grass ley or oil seed rape is sown in the Autumn.

What months can farmers cut hedges?

Under the regulations, farmers are not allowed to cut trees or hedges between 1 March to 31 August.

What date do you have to stop cutting hedges?

Although within the Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 August Therefore the risk of committing any of the above offences is increased between these dates …

What is the hedge cutting season?

Restrictions on cutting hedgerows are set out in Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 and the Heritage Act 2018. These Acts stipulate that it is an offence to destroy vegetation on uncultivated land between the 1st of March and the 31st of August each year.

When do I have to cut my hedge?

Hedge cutting dates. It is important to always check the latest rules for when you are allowed to cut your hedges. Currently, Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, states that any hedge trimming, grubbing or destruction is prohibited from March 1 to August 31. This is due to protection of wildlife.

When do you cut hedges for Rural Payments Agency?

1 Aug – Rural Payments Agency derogations begin for cutting or trimming hedges throughout August, to sow oilseed rape or temporary grassland (GAEC 7a).

When is the end of the hedge laying season?

1 Apr – Start of the ban on hedge laying (SMR 2, GAEC 7). 15 Apr – End of the standard muirburn season (SMR 2). 1 Apr – End of six-month storage period for pig and poultry slurry. 30 Apr – Livestock numbers kept on individual farms during the previous calendar year must be recorded along with the calculated amount of nitrogen they produced.

How big do hedges have to be cut on farmbackup?

On FarmBackup you get the best overview of what farmers and agricultural contractors who offer hedge trimming. Most suppliers offer hedge cutting in a radius of 30-50 kilometres so changes that you can find someone who can help you is very large. It is important to always check the latest rules for when you are allowed to cut your hedges.