The Hare's Corner Clinic - Wildlife Hedges - Planting and Maintenance
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A short presentation on Wildlife Hedges by Mark McDowell from Hedgerows Ireland followed by Q&A.
The Hare’s Corner Website: www.theharescorner.ie
Burrenbeo Trust Website: https://burrenbeo.com/
00:00 – Introduction & overview of the session
03:18 – Why wildlife hedges matter: biodiversity, shelter, and connectivity
07:42 – Planning a new hedge: choosing the right site and species
12:09 – Native species mixes for wildlife: hawthorn, hazel, spindle, dog rose & more
16:34 – Planting methods: bare root vs cell-grown whips, spacing & protection
21:45 – Managing new hedges in the first 3 years (watering, weeds, guards)
26:12 – Hedge laying: techniques, timing & benefits for wildlife
30:44 – Restoring old hedgerows and encouraging natural regeneration
35:28 – Seasonal value of hedges: flowers, fruit & habitat year-round
39:51 – Questions: spacing when replanting gaps & managing brambles
44:07 – Trimming frequency & height for maximum biodiversity
48:33 – Farm-scale hedgerow networks and corridor connectivity
52:14 – Legal aspects of hedge cutting and bird nesting season
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