Residents are being advised that there is less than a week to go before bird nesting season if they need to cut back trees and hedges.
Worcestershire County Council says now is a good time to prune, before the start of nesting season, which runs between March and August.
The County Council manages 30.5 miles of hedges in the interests of safety so that footpaths are kept clear and good visibility is maintained for road users.
Councillor Mike Rouse, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Highways and Transport at Worcestershire County Council said: “Many trees and hedges are maintained by the county highways team, such as those within highway verges. It is important for us to balance maintaining access and visibility whilst avoiding sensitive times of year for plants and wildlife.
“However, residents and landowners are responsible for their own trees and hedges, particularly if they are overhanging the road or pavement. So, we would like to remind people to prune back now before bird nesting season starts in March so that nesting birds are not disturbed.”
If shrubbery is causing an obstruction or visibility issue to a road, street sign or lighting column, residents can report it to the County Council here: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/OnlineReporting
Residents can take their garden waste to a local Household Recycling Centre where it is recycled into a soil conditioner.
Some areas offer a garden waste collection service. For more information on this please contact your local District Council.
You can check who is your local District Council via the Lets Waste Less website.
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