30 People + 2.5 Hours = 180m of Hedging!

Hedgerows provide vital habitat and food for thousands of our native animals, from insects and song birds to hedgehogs.

Storm Darragh provided an energising back drop to December's fabulous hedge planting day at Down Park Farm.

Some 30 volunteers gathered and suitably fortified by Jane Healey's coffee and homemade cakes, planted a phenomenal 735 trees, forming a 180m long hedge, 3 to 5 trees deep.

The success of the day was testament to the coming together of a local farmer, Harting CAN and the boundless enthusiasm and energy of our wonderful community. Thank you!

What next?

Just let us know of sites where we can come together again and plant more hedgerows. If you know landowners or farmers who are keen for these projects to take place on their land please let us know. E-mail Jane Healey jjanehealey@yahoo.co.uk