Kildare's hedgerows are under threat because of the amount of new construction taking place

A call has been made for Kildare County Council to ensure that the county's hedgerows are protected.

Cllr Rupert Heather has asked KCC to "act to protect centuries old hedgerows."

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He's particularly concerned about those bordering new developments across the county.

He said it is necessary to "help conserve our natural environment."