Teagasc Guide Available Online

Now that hedge cutting season is here again, it’s a chance to see what Teagasc are recommending for the management of hedges. Their key message is that there are two types of hedges based on structure, each with different biodiversity values and management requirements. Failure to distinguish between the two types can lead to confusion and inappropriate management. The Teagasc recommendation is that every farm should have some Escaped hedges and some Topped hedges. But first a reminder of what hedges bring to farms.