Have a go at hedgegrows

THOUSANDS of native trees will be taking root this weekend as part a new hedgerow initiative led by the Belfast Hills Partnership.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2012, 15:00 BST

Volunteers, the public and staff will create a wildlife corridor stretching for more than 800 metres and encompassing over 5,000 trees.

The community event at Ballycolin Road will see people of all ages branching out and getting down and dirty to learn the traditional skills of native hedgerow planting.

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The event is funded the Northern Ireland Environment Links (NIEL) Challenge Fund, supported by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Anyone interested in taking part in hedgerow planting should meet at 9.30am on Saturday March 10 at the Belfast Hills Partnership offices, 9 Social Economy Village, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast BT17 0XS.

Gloves, trees and tools are supplied. Participants are asked to wear sturdy boots and bring warm, waterproof clothing.

Admission is free and is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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