Julie James, the Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government, has called for anti-bird netting to only be used in exceptional circumstances, while asking Welsh councils that they should do all that they can to avoid the erections of such nets.
Netted trees and hedges show "an imbalance in society's relationship with nature", according to Ms James. Wildlife Trusts Wales said it showed "great leadership". Ms James said the planning system had "a key role to play in helping to reverse the decline in biodiversity and increase the resilience of ecosystems".
This netting was erected in Anglesey earlier this year (Arwyn Roberts).
She added: "Through early engagement developers should avoid circumstances that require netting to be used. It is essential that all those involved in the development process are familiar with and engaged to deliver wider Welsh Government legislation and policy to maintain and enhance biodiversity."
Anglesey Council said it was looking at other ways of dealing with nesting birds following an outcry last month over netting used on hedgerows at a development site near Llangefni.
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