Whitethorn Hedges - how and why should you plant them? 

This educational video outlines how to plant a whitethorn hedge and why it is beneficial to your farm. It includes how to assess your site, the importance of soil fertility, planting and pruning, how do you manage weeds etc
The video shows Clare-based Farming for Nature Ambassador Jim Cronin teaching a whitethorn hedging course on his farm and his top tips on the above.
Thank you to our funders: The National Parks & Wildlife Services and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, for supporting this video.