[Tala Orchard]

Walking our boundary fences the other day we spotted a few plants that we were not sure of, to cut a long story short when they had been identified we found that they were rare and protected species. Does anybody know what the appropriate protocal is regarding these plants.

Thank you

[midtown]

The 'legal' side is contained within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/contents
and to complicate matters further, The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010;
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/490/part/3/crossheading/protection-of-plants/made
and, The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2012;
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1927/made


Easiest thing would be to initially consult with your local Natural England office who will offer guidance and advice;
Natural England,
Pydar House,
Pydar Street
Truro,
 Cornwall, TR1 1XU
Tel: 0300 060 2544

[clydesdaleclopper]

As long as you aren't in an SSSI the only issue is not uprooting or picking/ cutting them.