Management of Byway grass, and cutting of south/stock field hedge
In order to promote the diversity of flora and fauna, the Parish Council will keep the majority of the Byway grass uncut for 2022. We will however cut 2 narrow, straight paths along the entire length of the byway on the north and south sides. Weather permitting, these will be cut in May and again in late August. In addition, we will cut 4 diagonal paths to link the 2 straight paths. The entire grass area of the Byway will be cut in October, to encourage wildflowers the following year, after seeds have set.
One-third of the length of the south/stock field hedge will be cut each year – rather than the entire length as was done this winter. This is in accordance with RSPB guidelines which suggest diversity in the size of hedgerows, rather them all being a uniform height.
