October 4 @ 8:00 am – October 5 @ 5:00 pm
On Friday 4th October, we will hold a hedgerow conference at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. It will feature talks and panel discussions on the topic of “Hedgerows Winning Climate & Biodiversity Battles”, such as:
- Hedgerow wildlife with local biodiversity experts.
- Overview of County Hedgerow Surveys with Flynn Furney Consultants.
- Hedgerow translocation with contractors who have practical experience carrying this out in Ireland.
- Measuring hedgerow carbon for Ireland’s National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory with Dr Kevin Black.
- Hedgerow management with Nigel Adams and other hedgerow specialists from Ireland, England, and the Netherlands.
On Saturday 5th October, we welcome you to Milland House Stud near Monasterevin, Co. Kildare for our annual All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships! In addition to seeing competitors demonstrate best practices in hedge laying, you can explore information stands and demonstrations of traditional crafts. We will hold hedgerow talks and be available for Q&A throughout the day.
