Hedge cutting season now underway in Louth

Louth County Council is reminding all landowners and occupiers that hedge cutting season is now underway, and to help keep local roads safe and accessible, it is asking that roadside hedges and trees be properly maintained

Under the Roads Act 1993 (Section 70), landowners and occupiers are legally responsible for ensuring that trees, hedges, shrubs, or other vegetation on their property do not pose a danger to road users or road workers.

The local authority is asking all landowners and occupiers to:
- Top and face roadside hedges and trees to prevent obstruction or hazards.
- Remove all debris from the road after cutting.
- Take reasonable care to ensure vegetation does not become a danger to the public.

It adds that hedge cutting should be carried out between 1st September and 28th February, in line with the Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000, which protect nesting birds and wildlife outside of this period.

Failure to comply with these responsibilities may result in prosecution.
For more information, contact the Louth County Council Operations and Environment Delivery directorate on 042 933 5457.

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