Hi Liam,
We received an objection to the confirmation of an order on a big
monterey pine back in 2004.
As I recall the RSPB & and department of health web site had good
information on feral pigeons, which often roost in huge numbers in
cities - at that time pigeons where not considered to be a burden to
human health (though they do have to be controlled on buildings and near
ventilation / air con units etc).
At any rate these were wood pigeons (wild birds) and part of living with
trees - the TPO was confirmed by members.
There are some good disturbance devices available too, which have
already been mentioned.
PJ
Paul Johnston
Tree Officer - Planning
Fareham Borough Council
www.fareham.gov.uk
(+44)01329 824451
-----Original Message-----
From: Liam McKarry [mailto:Liam.McKarry@xxxxxxxxxxx.gov.uk]
Sent: 05 January 2009 15:49
To: UK Tree Care
Subject: TPOs and bird poo
I've just had a bizarre conversation with a member of the public
regarding her wanting to remove a large number of branches from a TPO'd
tree because of all the bird poo being deposited.
Now in my limited experience of bird poo there was quite a lot - she
feels that there are health implications and wants to use that as a
reason to cut the branches back (way in excess of 30% reduction) - other
than the aforementioned problem there is no other reason for the work.
Anyone have any experience of this one before?
Liam McKarry
Arboricultural Planning Officer
Environmental & Protective Services
Colchester Borough Council
PO Box 889
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