Hedge Laying at 24 Arces

On 1 February nine villagers joined a team from Cambridge Conservation Volunteers to lay part of the hedge that runs along the southern edge of the 24 Acres.

 

The hedge had been planted by the village over decade ago and in recent years has become unruly.  Rather than flail it into shape, the PC decided that we should lay it.   The hedge will become neater and more robust and a better haven for wildlife as a result.  The Conservation Volunteers led the hedging work, passing on the traditional skills involved to residents.  We plan to use the skills acquired to manage this and other hedges in the future.

 

We have now laid 90 of the 150 metres of this particular hedge and plan to complete the task in early 2027.  If anybody wants to have a go at hedge-laying then, let me know.

Nick Acklam

n.acklam@reachparishcouncil.org