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The Hare's Corner Clinic - Wildlife Hedges - Planting and Maintenance

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