I am finding pictures of trees wrapped in gauze in various news stories. This appears to be happening in several places in this country.
The reason for swathing trees and hedges seems to be that its to prevent birds from nesting in them so that the trees can then be destroyed.
Does this sound balmy?
Apparently it’s the law of the land that a tree housing birds nests is safe from being cut down.
Who knew that?
Are we planning a mass cull of trees?
The appearance of the swaddled trees is bizarre.
Huge bubbles of net are shown standing in indignity but safe from avian approach.
No self respecting bird would want to build a nest in them it’s true. But is it really a problem big enough to warrant the effort to enshrine a tree in gauze?
I haven’t seen any bird proofed trees here in rural Cornwall . But the birds are laying. Several nests are apparent from my bedroom window...it looks like a good crop from here..
I understand that this need to prevent birds from nesting in chosen trees isn’t going to be a seriously worrying problem but the thought process behind it does bother me.
Birds build nests in the Spring. They look after their babies for a very short time and then the brave little fledglings take to the air with varying degrees of competence. The nests are then abandoned for the rest of the summer to be used again next Spring.
So why is there a need to bubble wrap large trees this year?
Is it going to be an annual event?
I’m glad I don’t live near any trees with hair nets on....I expect the local birds are too!
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It is a problem. Several trees in our vicarage garden have been damaged by the high winds. One huge branch is hanging off onto the fence of neighbour.
Another has come down on the fence of our school behind the church. Both are being actioned but will have to be cleared. Which is a shame, but safety is important.
We await a tree surgeon to come to clear, than we will have to mend fences, so to speak
Much of this is done if a builder needs to cut down trees near their site. This is happening near me. There is a petition one can sign at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/244233?fbclid=IwAR0Sm4BkM4lnSZ2lGQ4u3AUoGd1X_VcEVA_sPazagkTK5o0BKaxGLk52hcc They also shroud hedgaes in netting. Where has this idea come from? They will say they are protecting birds. A little more forward planning is needed!
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