Hedgerow Management Cycle

Hedgerows are as dynamic the plants that make them, which means it would be fighting a losing battle if we tried to keep them same size and shape forever. Instead, work out where hedge is on management cycle according that. The ultimate goal in create thick, dense hedgerow. These hedges most beneficial landowners well for nature. When cut at point year after year, will produce fewer flowers fruits wildlife, lose its lower branches become tall risk of invasion, opening up gaps eventually even failure. Trimming slightly higher wider each help prevent this, can re-shaped when needed. However managed some time parts vegetation thin need more dramatic action like laying or coppicing. This only needs done every 40+ years healthy valuable our wildlife. shown detail hedgerow plan.