We’ve had a busy year at Standlake Common including the reed
removal works in September and coppicing with the LWVP volunteers in
Autumn. Most recently, we have just completed 200 metres of hedgelaying along
the Southern shore of the lake.
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| A section of the hedgerow before being laid |
Left unmanaged, a hedgerow like this will continue
to grow upwards and will likely develop gaps. Hedgelaying is a technique used to manage hedgerows
by cutting and bending stems over at an angle and then securing with stakes and
binders. The outcome is a living stock proof boundary that provides a haven for
wildlife.
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| The hedge after being laid |
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| A section of the finished hedge |
