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10 hours ago
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Hedge-trimming islanders urged to protect wildlife
Islanders with roadside hedges on their properties have been urged to protect wildlife when cutting them back. Landlords and tenants have until 15 June to trim hedges bordering public roads under Guernsey law, so they do not block road signs, traffic lights and visibility for drivers. The States said cutting a hedge "too severely and frequently" could have a detrimental effect on the vegetation and the wildlife it supports. Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services said people should check for "nesting birds or other wildlife" and use secateurs for "minimal cutting" around nests if they find them. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey It said internal hedges should be left until after bird breeding season between March and July to cut. Guernsey law requires roadside verges to be cut between 1 and 15 June and then again between 15 and 30 September each year to remove overhanging vegetation. However, people with "rare or uncommon plants" in their earth banks and hedges should avoid cutting them until September if possible, said officials. Officials said: "Guernsey's beautiful landscape is defined by its distinctive roadside hedge banks which form an important part of our island's heritage. "They form living threads which run through and connect the parishes and can be a haven for both plants and animals, adding much to the island's natural living diversity." Anyone finding injured wildlife should contact the GSPCA, the organisation said. Traffic and Highways said people should make sure cuttings are cleared away immediately to avoid the need to clear blocked drains. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Hedge cutting 'should be friendly to wildlife' Charity appeals for sites to plant native trees States of Guernsey: Hedge Cutting Traffic and Highways
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11 hours ago
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Hedge-trimming islanders urged to protect wildlife
Islanders with roadside hedges on their properties have been urged to protect wildlife when cutting them back. Landlords and tenants have until 15 June to trim hedges bordering public roads under Guernsey law, so they do not block road signs, traffic lights and visibility for drivers. The States said cutting a hedge "too severely and frequently" could have a detrimental effect on the vegetation and the wildlife it supports. Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services said people should check for "nesting birds or other wildlife" and use secateurs for "minimal cutting" around nests if they find them. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey It said internal hedges should be left until after bird breeding season between March and July to cut. Guernsey law requires roadside verges to be cut between 1 and 15 June and then again between 15 and 30 September each year to remove overhanging vegetation. However, people with "rare or uncommon plants" in their earth banks and hedges should avoid cutting them until September if possible, said officials. Officials said: "Guernsey's beautiful landscape is defined by its distinctive roadside hedge banks which form an important part of our island's heritage. "They form living threads which run through and connect the parishes and can be a haven for both plants and animals, adding much to the island's natural living diversity." Anyone finding injured wildlife should contact the GSPCA, the organisation said. Traffic and Highways said people should make sure cuttings are cleared away immediately to avoid the need to clear blocked drains. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Hedge cutting 'should be friendly to wildlife' Charity appeals for sites to plant native trees States of Guernsey: Hedge Cutting Traffic and Highways
BBC News
11 hours ago
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People in Guernsey trimming hedges urged to protect wildlife
Islanders with roadside hedges on their properties have been urged to protect wildlife when cutting them and tenants have until 15 June to trim hedges bordering public roads under Guernsey law, so they do not block road signs, traffic lights and visibility for States said cutting a hedge "too severely and frequently" could have a detrimental effect on the vegetation and the wildlife it Countryside and Land Management Services said people should check for "nesting birds or other wildlife" and use secateurs for "minimal cutting" around nests if they find them. It said internal hedges should be left until after bird breeding season between March and July to law requires roadside verges to be cut between 1 and 15 June and then again between 15 and 30 September each year to remove overhanging people with "rare or uncommon plants" in their earth banks and hedges should avoid cutting them until September if possible, said officials. 'Living threads' Officials said: "Guernsey's beautiful landscape is defined by its distinctive roadside hedge banks which form an important part of our island's heritage. "They form living threads which run through and connect the parishes and can be a haven for both plants and animals, adding much to the island's natural living diversity."Anyone finding injured wildlife should contact the GSPCA, the organisation and Highways said people should make sure cuttings are cleared away immediately to avoid the need to clear blocked drains.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Health
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Girl, 12, sets out to complete 100 swims in 100 days
A 12-year-old girl from Guernsey is aiming to complete 100 sea swims in 100 days for a conservation is raising money for Guernsey Conservation Volunteers by swimming at least 100 metres (328ft) every day as she is "passionate about the natural world and loves Guernsey's environment".She said she wanted to push herself "even further" after swimming across Havelet Bay for a week last year, raising money for the who is 10 days into her swimming challenge, said it had been "a little bit challenging to go from school every day". She is hoping to raise £500 for the said she had friends joining her in the water on some days and was swimming alone on said it was "pretty intimidating" knowing she would have to swim for more than three often swims at the Bathing Pools in St Peter Port but also at beaches around the island such as Cobo Bay.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Dolphin trail delay as vandals break statue
Vandals have broken a giant dolphin statue that was set to be part of a fundraising trail around Guernsey and Herm. Echo the dolphin is one of 62 statues which will be stationed around the island as part of a special trail to raise funds for Guernsey's largest animal welfare charity and Autism Guernsey. GSPCA manager Steve Byrne said the "deliberate vandalism" was discovered on Saturday morning and has been reported to the police. Andrew Sparks, director of Autism Guernsey, said: "We were just days away now in getting all the dolphins in place, but this sadly means a slight delay." The statue was decorated by pupils from St Martin's Primary School, and head teacher Clare Giles said the incident "was very sad news". Mr Byrne said once the statue had been repaired, pupils would be able to redecorate it. He added that the damage occurred either on Friday night or the early hours of Saturday morning. "In all the years these events have taken place, this is the first time such deliberate vandalism has occurred," he said. Anyone with relevant information about the vandalism has been urged to contact police. Sixty eight dolphin sculptures will eventually be placed around the island, which people will be able to track down via an app. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Public invited to sponsor giant dolphin statues Autism Guernsey GSPCA
