CPRE Hedgerow Heroes project

We are running four 2-day and one 1-day hedge laying workshops for beginners this winter.
(The 1 day workshop is only eligible to people who've attended one our workshops previously.)

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The 2-day workshops have now all completed for the season.

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Some background on our hedgelaying trainer

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Richard Clarke (from Really Rural) has over 20 years experience working in forestry and conservation and is a lecturer in Countryside Management 

On our workshops, trainees can get started on a traditional country skill that helps improve a hedge's structure and strength. A laid hedge provides a stock proof barrier, weather protection to crops, a corridor and shelter for wildlife.

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On our workshops you will:

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• Learn about the history and benefits of hedgelaying 

• Discover hedgelaying techniques and tools (including maintenance of hand tools)

• Get hands-on hedgelaying practice (Midland/Border cross style - clear out deadwood, select and laying pleachers, trimming, staking and binding)

 

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