Minister O’Sullivan calls on the public to protect our birds as nesting season approaches
• Nesting Season (March 1st to August 31st) is a critical time for birds and wildlife as they prepare to breed • Hedgerows provide both food and shelter for our birds and wildlife. Legislation prohibits damage to hedgerows from the beginning of March until the end of August, with limited exemptions. The bird nesting season […]
IFA meets Minister to Press for Early Implementation of Amendments on Hedge-cutting and Burning
At a meeting with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys this week, IFA acknowledged that the proposed changes in the Heritage Bill of a one-month extension for hedge cutting and burning of gorse on a pilot basis are a positive step and will be welcomed by farmers. At the meeting, […]
