hedges on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/hedges/Recent content in hedges on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 06 Jul 2026 04:33:39 +0000Gardeners Warned of Severe Penalties for Hedge Trimming in Julyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/gardeners-warned-of-severe-penalties-for-hedge-trimming-in-july/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:33:39 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/gardeners-warned-of-severe-penalties-for-hedge-trimming-in-july/Gardeners and homeowners are being cautioned that trimming hedges from April through August, especially in July, can result in serious legal consequences, including unlimited fines or even imprisonment. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, cutting back hedgerows is prohibited between April 1 and August 31, unless a special licence is obtained for exceptional reasons. While these regulations do not apply inside domestic gardens, disturbing bird nests—whether intentionally or accidentally—is illegal and can lead to penalties.