Waterways Action Squad
Hedge-laying on the Leeds-Liverpool canal Hedgerow Heroes, PR6 8LR
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Hedge-hacking for happier habitat.
When we need you:
04 Oct 2010 - 30 Mar 2011
- Weekdays
Training in the ancient skill of hedge-laying - help us consevre this vital habitat
Address
Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Top Lock, Johnsons hillock , Wheelton, Lancashire, PR6 8LR
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More info
There is a long strip of hedgerow along the canal that is nearly derelict; it's grown all tall and straggly and is no longer much use as a barrier or as cover for wildlife. What this hedge needs is laying - the ancient technique of cutting and bending over the trunks leaving just enough bark intact for the plant to grow up again stronger and more bushy. It looks brutal, but is actually good for the hedge, making it live longer. Its physical work and good exercise – but don’t worry if you haven’t done it before or are a bit unfit – there will be full training and you can take it at your own pace. You provide the enthusiasm, we provide the tools and the brews! We are planning to do a wide variety of tasks around this stretch of the Leeds-Liverpool canal in the coming months, so this day will be a great introducton to the canals history and ecology. -
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HazelM added Wheelton to Hedge-laying on the Leeds-Liverpool canal
