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Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 2
BLOG, DEAD HEDGE, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES, HABITATS, MANAGEMENT TASKS, NATURE, VOLUNTEERS, WINTER

Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 2

An update on progress with our new dead hedge habitat. Having installed a dozen chestnut fence posts, we have started … Continue reading Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 2

Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 1
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Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 1

What is a dead hedge? It is a constructed habitat for all kinds of wildlife, a barrier or protective structure, … Continue reading Building a Dead Hedge Habitat – Stage 1

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