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London, Oct 8 (ANI): After road rage, air rage took off, its now time for ‘hedge rage’ - courtesy some Scottish people who are growing high hedges of trees and other vegetation that leaves their neighbours in the dark.

The sufferers, some 300 people have now taken their Scothedge campaign drive against “vegetation tyranny,” to the Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).

These people are fighting against the ‘hedge rage’ of their neighbours, which leaves them with little or no sunlight.

The group wants quick resolution of disputes between neighbours.

They also believe all councils should have the authority to cut down trees or hedges if they obstruct the neighbour’s light.

The Scotsman quoted campaign leader Dr Colin Watson as saying: “We have been fighting for years against the problem of vegetation tyranny caused by high hedges in Scotland and the effect it can have on victims’ lives.

“Although the majority of problems caused by high hedges are usually settled amicably, there are many instances where hedge owners refuse to do anything to resolve these issues in the knowledge that the law cannot challenge them.”

“It is a serious issue that, in the most extreme cases, can leave people living in terror from threats of violence and the need to involve the police and can severely reduce the value of a home and garden,” Watson added.

Under the existing laws, only a part of the tree or vegetation overhanging a neighbouring garden can be pruned.

A Scottish Government consultation exercise on the issue was launched in April and closes on November 13. (ANI)