BROMSGROVE District Council is cutting a narrow strip around Catshill Cemetery to create a firebreak that will reduce the risk of a potential grass fire spreading.
This move aims to reduce the risk of grass fires spreading during the current dry weather conditions.
The work being carried out this week is intended to protect nearby homes, cemetery grounds, and wildlife habitats.
The council stated the work is being kept to a minimum to reduce the impact on wildlife.
Ecological advice was sought, and the work follows RSPB guidance, which states that skylarks usually nest in open mid-field areas.
A Bromsgrove District Council spokesperson said: "We're carrying out a limited perimeter cut at Catshill Cemetery this week to create a firebreak and help reduce the risk of a grass fire spreading during the current bone-dry conditions.
"The aim is to help protect nearby homes, cemetery grounds, established hedgerows, and wildlife habitats should a fire occur.
"To minimise the impact on wildlife, we’re restricting the work to a narrow strip around the field boundary, with habitat buffers retained wherever possible.
"This approach has been informed by ecological advice and reflects RSPB guidance, which notes that skylarks typically nest in open mid-field areas rather than close to hedgerows and field boundaries.
"Thank you for your patience while these precautionary works are carried out."
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