UKTC Archive

Fountain Paul (Environmental Services) wrote:

It's that time of year again when work to trees and woodland is affected
by nesting birds etc.

I have read with interest many of the archive notes regarding this
issue, and they re-affirm and extend our knowledge of the legal
situation. However, the question I have is:

If we undertake work to trees in the bird breeding season, in the
knowledge that birds nest in trees are we knowingly acting recklessly?

We have enormous pressure every year to stop work (except for the most
immediate of emergencies) and am interested in responses from others who
are responsible for managing tree stock and their experiences and
rationale for seasonal or all year round approach to maintenance, which
complies with various and at times conflicting legislation.

Paul,

http://www.arborecology.co.uk/articles/pdfs/don't_fall_fowl_of_the_wildlife_law.PDF

Regards

Pete


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