Cut your hedges before the ban on 1 March
24 February 2025
News
It is illegal for you to cut hedges between 1 March and 31 August. 🚫
This includes:
- Cutting
- Grubbing (digging or excavating)
- Burning
- Destroying
The ban gives species like birds the chance to nest safely and raise their chicks. 🐣
There are some exceptions to this rule.
Find more information about hedge cutting and how to report illegal hedge cutting.