About

Join the Woodlands Farm Trust for a full day of hands-on hedge-laying to learn all the practical skills and techniques involved in hedge-laying, as well as the history of why it's done. The course runs throughout the day, and it covers:

1. Ground Preparation – how to clear sites and select for suitable growth.
2. The Art of Pleaching – how to slice stems precisely to preserve them in their natural, live, supple and bendable state.
3. Traditional Tool Mastery – how to safely handle billhooks, pruning saws and axes.
4. Staking & Hazel Binding – how to secure upright stakes and weave hazel binders.

NOTE:
- All equipment will be provided (billhooks, axes, pruning saws, safety gauntlets and eye protection)
- Wear suitable clothing (layers and waterproofs) and sturdy work boots or wellies. Protective steel toe-caps are strongly advised
- Bring a packed lunch