Minister asks farmers to protect hedgerows

Safeguard nesting birds by observing the annual vegetation cutting ban from March to August, and understand your legal duties under the Wildlife Act.

Hedgerows can benefit from cutting from time to time, but it is important that this activity takes place outside of nesting season to avoid disturbing nesting birds and other wildlife. File picture

THE public has been asked to play their part in protecting birds as they start to build nests, lay eggs and raise their young.

Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity minister Christopher O’Sullivan said vegetation such as hedgerows, trees and shrubs provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife.