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Tree branches overhanging path.

Reported via iOS in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 19:24, Tuesday 28 April 2026

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9369446.

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Tree/ shrub branches overhanging path and restricting height to less than 4 feet. This has been reported many times and requires the branches trimming back properly. There are no birds nesting so do not let this prevent work A birds do not nest on spindly branches that low.

Updates

  • All wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to:
    • intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
    • intentionally damage, destroy or take the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built (nests of golden eagle, white tailed eagle and osprey are protected all year round)
    • intentionally destroy an egg of any wild bird
    • intentionally or recklessly disturb certain wild birds or their dependent young while they are nesting (including disturbance of nesting young)
    Although no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 July which we adhere to. Please note, if the issue reported is classified by our Highway Officer as an emergency, arrangements will be made to make the hedge safe for both road and pedestrian users in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 19:25, Tuesday 28 April 2026

  • State changed to: Action scheduled

    Updated by Buckinghamshire Council at 15:27, Tuesday 12 May 2026

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