Hedgerow Survey Morning 8 August

Learn how to ID hedgerow trees and survey hedges

You will be spending the morning learning how to survey hedgerows and ID tree and plant species within the hedge. You’ll also learn the difference between a good and bad hedgerow, and their wildlife and livestock benefits. This training is mandatory if you want to take part in our Hedges & Edges Survey project.

• Location: Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8AE (GR:SD501876 What3words:///digests.skirting.relies). Parking is on-site. A staff member in hi-vis will be on-site near the farmshop entrance.
• Date & Time: 8 August, 10am – 12:30pm
• Activity suitability: 18+
• Activity grade: Easy. We will be walking around the farm looking at hedges. There may be some wet/muddy/uneven terrain but it’s mostly flat.
• Please wear: Outdoor shoes (walking boots or wellies please) and a waterproof in case it rains.
• Please bring: Water bottle, snacks, pen, and notepad (if you want to take notes).
• Toilet & hand washing facilities: There are toilets on-site in the farmshop.

Booking is required to attend this event – please use the booking form below.

Please note that we/other volunteers may take pictures during the day to use in our publicity and for recording progress on site. If you do not wish to be included in any pictures, please let us know on the day.

If you require any further information about this event then please email naomi.walker@fld.org.uk