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High Weald AONB

We work in the Kent High Weald, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its rolling hills, small, irregular fields, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes. www.highweald.org

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Practical Guides

hedge planting guide

Any new hedge planting should aim to link existing hedges, woodlands or other natural features such as ponds. This will create wildlife...

pond guide

We would recommend that both new and restored ponds are better left to colonise on their own (this it will a year or two) it is better to concentrate your efforts on creating complementary habitats around the pond.

meadow creation guide

Wildflower meadow creation is a long-term project! Thorough preparation of the ground before sowing, and intensive aftercare management during the first year, will be repaid with much greater success over the years to follow...


 

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