Layered hedge in Nature Reserve
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Layered hedge in Nature Reserve
Image: © John Palmer Taken: 1 Apr 2009
The hedge was layered 2 years ago. Vertical growth is 'almost' cut through and laid horizontal, leaving 'bark and a bit' to keep it alive. New growth heads upwards, producing a much thicker, cattle proof hedge.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.770331
Longitude
-2.028735