Construction, standards and environment
species protection
In short and in plain language
Species protection means the rules that protect wild animals and plants.
They also protect the places where these live.
In landscaping it mainly affects work on trees, hedges and shrubs. Birds may nest or bats may live there.
So before cutting or felling, firms usually check for nests and holes.
Definition
Species protection covers the rules that protect wild animals and plants and the places where they live. In landscaping it mainly affects work on trees, hedges and shrubs where birds nest or bats roost. Before pruning or felling, firms therefore usually check for nests and cavities.