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 4 days training, candidates, providing they meet the assessment criteria, can go on to complete the Lantra Bronze Accreditation.

Assessments are conducted by an independent assessor