Volunteers Plant Hedge

The Caithness Countryside Volunteers enjoyed a morning planting a holly, blackthorn and hawthorn hedge on some croft land last weekend, taking a short break to help feed the pet lambs.  These species of tree were chosen to provide a biodiversity rich habitat as well as to withstand the Caithness weather. The hedge should also provide shelter for lambs in years to come.

Refreshments and some trees for the hedge were funded by Community Service Volunteer Action Earth Awards. Organised by The Highland Council’s Rangers, the event was part of the Caithness Countryside Volunteers calendar.

Anyone with an interest in getting out in the fresh air and doing something worthwhile for wildlife with the group should contact Marina Swanson on 01955 607758 or e-mail marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk