“A birdhouse can be set up on a hillslope, as it is the right environment with the greenery, but the owner would have to outline how he plans to set up the structure in his application to the local council,’’ said the expert, who wished to remain anonymous.
She said while there was not enough information on the developer who was setting up the birdhouse, it was irresponsible of the person to clear the land and leave it bare. “I also need to know if the council had asked for the complete details and diagrams on how the birdhouse will be,” said the expert, who has since retired from the swiftlet business.“If he is setting it up on the hill, there are other measures involved such as strengthening the slopes to prevent erosion and access road to the hill.