We undertook a little hedge planting at Lamberhurst Primary School
A hedge was created along the south east boundary, bordering the footpath from the village centre onto the down. The purpose of the hedge was twofold: ecological enhancement for wildlife to compliment the recent establishment of bird and bat boxes and provision in future years of a natural screen to the school, which would replace the current canvas and chain link border fence.
As a joint venture with us, the Woodland Trust kindly supplied the trees, canes and guards. A mix of English native trees was chosen for the task, although blackthorn and hawthorn varieties were naturally excluded, given that their thorny nature means they these do not mix well with young children should they inevitably venture to incorporate the hedge into their dens.
It is early days for the hedge and inevitably some of the trees will not endure. These will be replaced in future years to ensure the purpose of the hedge is realised and Lamberhurst fulfils its role as a safe haven for the development and sustainability of wildlife.
