Introduction to Hedgelaying - 3 day course

 Central England Training offers training in hedgerow management. This training course is designed to provide beginners with the basic knowledge and skills needed to carry out the traditional craft of Hedgelaying.

 Course sessions:

• Safety guidelines
• Tools
• Hedge species and basics
• Demonstration and practice

The course will cover:

·                  Hedge Laying Styles

·                  Biodiversity Value

·                  Historic Landscape Value

·                  Health and Safety

·                  Tools

·                  Hedgerow Legislation and Classification

·                  Preparations at the Hedge

·                  Cutting and Pleaching

·                  Building the Hedge

·                  Staking, Binding, crooks, stake and rail

·                  Trimming and Finishing

·                  Hedge Aftercare

After completion of 3 days attendance candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

If you wish to go on to complete the National Hedgelaying Society Accreditation at either Bronze, Silver or Gold level this would need to be arranged directly with the National Hedgelaying Society by contacting office@hedgelaying.org.uk