How a check is done
A pre-works check means looking into the hedge or canopy for nests, watching for birds carrying food or repeatedly entering the same point, and reassessing on the day rather than relying on a survey from weeks earlier. Dense evergreen hedges, ivy-clad stems and old woodpecker holes are the usual places to look hardest.
- Hedge cutting is best planned for September to February where possible.
- Work stops and the area is left undisturbed if an active nest is found.
- Ignorance is not a defence — a check should be recorded before work starts.
Planning work around the season
Urgent safety work can still go ahead at any time of year with appropriate care, and dead or dangerous trees are dealt with as they arise. For routine reductions and hedge maintenance, booking outside the main season avoids delays and gives a cleaner result. Many customers in our area book hedge work for the autumn for exactly this reason.
How James David Forestry Ltd can help
James David Forestry Ltd works across Liverpool, Merseyside, Wirral, Ormskirk and Lancashire. We assess the actual tree, access and surroundings before recommending work. Clear photographs can be useful for initial guidance, but some questions need a site visit and we will not diagnose a dangerous or diseased tree from website information alone.
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