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Overgrown tree in footpath with spikes

Reported via mobile in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 15:28, Tue 22 July 2025

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7917125.

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An overgrown Robinia sucker has encroached on the foot path between Warren Close and lark Close MK 187EZ. There are spikes on the Robinia tree that make it difficult and this is a well used foot path for children going to school.. this is a sucker from the original white Birch tree that was planted by Buck County Council and has never been removed every year. It grows excessively wrong tree wrong place.

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 15:29, Tue 22 July 2025

  • State changed to: Action scheduled

    Updated by Buckinghamshire Council at 11:48, Wed 23 July 2025

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