Hedgerows are an important part of the British landscape; they provide boundary definition, shelter, and benefit the wildlife.
Learn this traditional skill, using hand tools.
No experience necessary.
The traditional art of Hedgelaying has been part of the English landscape for centuries. Originally used for the purposes of stock control, the skill of laying a hedge was once common practice. However, due to the introduction of cheaper (not so environmentally friendly) and less labour intensive methods of stock control, this traditional form of land management is now a much rarer skill.
On the course you will learn to:
- clear/prepare the hedge.
- cut and lay the pleachers.
- fix the stakes and bindings.
- correctly use and maintain hedge laying tools.
- plant a hedge
Woz has 25yrs experience as a self employed Hedgerow and woodland manager, he has his own woodlands and saw mill near Aberystwyth.
2 days is most recommended. It will enable you to get into the the skill and observe your learning experience,and progress.
1 day is still possible,you will also learn the basics and develop some level of skill by the afternoons end.