Warning to Hedge and Tree Cutters

Gardeners should be warned against cutting back their hedges and climbing plants too early in the year.

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (01507 526667) has issued a warning to everyone working on their gardens to give consideration to nesting birds.

During the bird-breeding season many have built their nests in garden hedges and the Trust is issuing a warning that it is a criminal offence to cut back plant life which might damage the nest or birds themselves. The Trust is suggesting that gardeners should wait until the end of the bird breeding season before they start cutting back their hedges or trees.

For further information contact the Trust on 01507 526667.

Should you wish to report incidents of negligence-contact Lincolnshire Police on 01522 532222 or ring 01522 558684.