Hedge Planting Farming Note

In many areas of the country hedges form an integral part of the countryside. Planting new hedges, and gapping up old ones, helps to maintain the landscape. Hedge planting also helps prevent erosion and enhance farm biodiversity.

This Farming Note covers:

• Planning a new hedge
• Planting method
• Choice of plants
• Establishment and maintenance
• Costs of hedge planting

Issued October 2010.

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