VOLUNTEERS have twigged a natural way to help out - planting a new hedge.
Up until now, all of Earley's hedges grew naturally, but the volunteers from CROW (Conserve Reading on Wednesdays) planted the first planned hedge at Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve to benefit wildlife, birds and walkers.
Team leader John Lerpiniere said: "A hedge maintained in this way is not only visually pleasing but will grow into an excellent wildlife habitat providing food, shelter and nesting sites for birds and other creatures."
Park ranger Grahame Hawker believes it is the only man-made hedge in Earley, and praised CROW for its good work.
The group is part of the British Trust of Conservation Volunteers, supported by Reading Borough Council. Volunteers of any experience level are welcome, and tools and tea are provided.
For more information on CROW or to get involved, visit: www.econetreading.org.uk
This article appeared in Reading Chronicle 14 Feb 08
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