Chris Bond & Don Gaskins named winners of the ‘Best Hedge Laid over the 2018 to 2019 Winter Season’

Excerpt from ‘The Valley-The free newsletter of Tamar Valley AONB Winter 2019/2020

Maintaining Devon’s rich hedgerow heritage:

“The Devon Hedge Group is made up of organisations, landowners and individuals who have a keen interest in conserving and maintaining the county's rich heritage of hedgerows. For many years, the Group has organised an annual competition to promote various aspects of good hedge management.

This year, judges were looking for the best hedge laid over the 2018 to 2019 winter season. After inspecting many sites, a hedge at Lower Sheepridge Farm, Morwellham near Tavistock was awarded first prize.

Located on high ground, with stunning views down the River Tamar and across the valley, the hedge is owned by farmer Mary Ann Furze and was laid by Chris Bond and Don Gaskins, both members of Devon Rural Skills Trust.”