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Hedges can be planted in single or double rows. The hedgerow trees are usually planted about 50 cm apart. Once planted, the hedge is trimmed. For...
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the first two/three years at least half of the new growth is removed. Once the hedge is established, it is trimed every third year - but never during the nesting season (1 March to 1 September) as it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to intentionally destroy a nest in use. The young plants can be protected by shelters. The hedge can have just one or several species of plant. Typical species include: Hawthorn (cratageus monogyna); Spindle (euonymous europaeus); Dog Rose (rosa canina); Blackthorn (prunos spinosa); Wayfaring Tree (viburnmum lantana) Field Rose (rosa arvensis) and Hazel (coryllus avellana). Pictured near Old Warden, Bedfordshire - December 2005
Subjects: Biology, Science, Geography
Key Stages: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS4+ Learning Groups: Teachers, Parents, Pupils, Others |
