Hedge laying in Oetersloven. Biodiverse assets of the hedge.

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Hedge laying is a practice in which the branches of a hedge are laid down using a saw, an ax and some muscle power. They are then braided into an impenetrable wall that blocks the way for people and animals. In this video we are introduced to the craftsmanship of hedge laying and weaving. What exactly does it mean? What is the technology still used for today? And what are the assets for biodiversity?