Join the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and HedgeLife in the beautiful Essex countryside for this on-farm event.

• Ian & Beth Metson from HedgeLife

• Mark Nowers from Operation Turtle Dove

Lunch will be provided.

Based in Essex, HedgeLife is passionate about improving the UK’s hedgerow and tree network. Working with farmers, landowners and domestic clients in the east and south east of England, they plant, lay and coppice hedges and plant trees. They can also help with grant schemes and advice to help get the best out of your hedges.

Perryfield Farm is also a place where Ian & Beth are working with Operation Turtle Dove to provide important habitats for an iconic farmland bird species.

There will also be the possibility of hearing and/or seeing these special birds on the farm!

NFFN members Ian & Beth Metson are passionate about improving the UK’s hedgerow and tree network and work with farmers, landowners and domestic clients to achieve this.

Operation Turtle Dove Conservation Advisor Mark Nowers works across Essex advising farmers and other landowners on how they can deliver suitable habitat for turtle doves.