Bart contacted us regarding the planting of several kilometers of hedges. His objective is to plant for increased biodiversity. Thanks to these kilometers of hedges, biodiversity will be able to spread from one woodland to another. Shrikes will be delighted to find thorny shrubs to hang their best prey on, and bats will be able to orient themselves!
Bart thus aims to strengthen the ecological network on his farm, while promoting a host of active beneficial insects against pests.
Project Supported by
Hedges: an ecological and nourishing corridor
Meeting many criteria eligible for its Takecare sustainability program, the company Trafic has chosen to co-finance the approximately 2071 meters of hedges.
The planting took place during February 2025, after a period of intense rain. To ensure the success of this hedge, we opted for soil milling.
The hedge rows consist of hawthorn, broom, goat willow, hazel, medlar*… A mix of nearly 20 different species of native shrubs are now planted.
Characteristics of the hedge project
| PLANTING | 2071 m of hedges |
| PLANTING SEASON | Winter 2024-25 |
| *LIST OF SPECIES | Single-style Hawthorn Hornbeam Sessile Oak Wild Service Tree Bloodtwig Dogwood Field Maple Raspberry European Spindle Medlar Hazel Crabapple Blackthorn Goat Willow Purple Willow Elderberry Wayfaring Tree Guelder Rose |
