Hedges 8 Nigel Adams

[@barkershill]

Pleased that you made the point about blossom and berries only forming on wood that is two years old or more . So in other words , a hedge cut every year will provide nothing in the way of food for either insects or birds. Very few people , even country dwellers seem to know about this . Farmers are driven by economic factors to cut a hedge low to the ground and annually , not only is it then worthless as a winter food supply but it also becomes worthless as nesting sites for small birds , any nest that gets built in such a spot will be raided by magpies . I am seventy four . I have lived and worked in the country all my life , and have seen many species that used to be common on the farms diminish or disappear for this reason .

[@LaidBackHomesteader]

Great video to watch. I'm intrigued by this natural method of stock proofing a field. I'm from Northern Ireland and had never seen it until I was in Stoke on Trent along a canal. February past I had a digger cut over grown hedges cut down to 10 feet moving into this winter I will be laying 80 meters. Thanks for sharing!

[@islandhopperstuart]

Excellent Nigel. Thanks!

[@Vermino]

Great presentation. Their is very little information about hedgerows and hedge laying here in America. So it's nice to get this kind of information. Q: is there a good list for hedge plants; especially for livestock fodder? We are about to buy 20 acres and want to stay away from Barb and poly wire.

[@NickLawson-Williams]

Very interesting and well presented. Thank you.

[@pierregoffioul836]

Fantastique. Merci

[@tommyfox4444444]

excellent