Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying
Trainer: Clive Lyttle
Location: Future Oak Farm, Church Hill, Co. Donegal
Dates: 2nd November 2024
Time: 10-3.30 pm
Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats for our threatened wildlife.
This one-day introduction programme is aimed at novice hedge layers and those whose skills might be a little rusty!
Training will involve a safety briefing, an introduction to the concept and benefits of hedge laying, and practical demonstrations and practice in the skills of hedge laying on a specially selected hedge, on a working farm.
Tools will be provided, but participants must wear suitable outdoor and protective clothing.
Book for Saturday 2nd November 2024
This hedge laying course is part of the ‘Putting Donegal Biodiversity on the Map’ project fundedby Donegal County Council Biodiversity Office and NPWS, through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund, supported through the Heritage Council’s Local Authority Biodiversity Officer Programme. The project aims to roll out a programme of citizen science activities, pollinator surveys, practical action demonstrations and biodiversity awareness raising to help put more Donegal biological records and practical action to support biodiversity, on the map.
