Trimming

The wild rose that was encroaching on to the path that I blogged about on January 9th has been cut back. It is sad in one sense but necessary to maintain the thoroughfare.

However, there has been additional trimming of the hedgerow on the way back to the village.  The trimmed branches have been trimmed and left on the verge. Presumably these branches too were threatening the pathway, although I had not noticed them.

I still have a lot to learn which is why I do not fully understand the need for this trimming. This is the time of year when birds are starting to build their nests in the hedgerow and this may be disruptive. Alternatively it may have no effect at all. Or, it may provide a valuable source of materials for nest building. In any event, this is all part of the life cycle of the Lane which balances the need to provide a thoroughfare for the people of the villages with providing a habitat for the local wildlife, both animals and plants.