The RSPB are asking people to take care when decking the halls this winter, and\u00a0leave some holly for the wildife that need these prickly bushes for food and protection.<\/p>\n
Richard James, from the RSPB\u2019s wildlife enquiries team, said: \u201cYou can\u2019t beat a bit of holly around the house to make you feel all Christmassy, but as well as it being a pretty plant, holly also plays a very important part in the lives of wildlife at this time of year.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking the odd branch here and there will do no harm at all, but don\u2019t take too much. Removing all the berries or cutting the bush back too much will mean birds and other animals that rely on the plant for food and shelter will be left without. And it could also damage the plant in the long-term too, meaning you won\u2019t have any holly to jolly up your home next year.\u201d<\/p>\n