P462 Teletext 462 Nov 2 01:38:55 ———————— ————————————————————————— HEDGEROWS FALLING APART Hedgerows form vital corridors for small mammals, game birds use them for cover and they are an excellent source of berries during the winter months. But more than 4,000 miles of hedgerow disappear each year and the amount of derelict hedge totals 56,000 miles. Woodland birds like dunnocks as well as wrens and sparrows rely on these vital corridors for breeding and feeding. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— What's your groove? 620 FAMILY FINANCE: GET THE FACTS p540 Global News Action Eco SceneP462 Teletext 462 Nov 2 01:30:14 ———————— ————————————————————————— HEDGEROWS FALLING APART Tall, overgrown hedges are best for wildlife, says the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. But most farmers find managing them tiresome. The BTCV says: "The most common form of hjdgj management today is an annual short back and sides, with a tractor. "This is cheap and tidy but eventually the bottom branches die back leading to gaps at the base, which will support less wildlife," the spokjspjrson adds. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Go Green index 460 Club 440 440 FUN WITH FUNGI p465 Global News Action Eco SceneP462 Teletext 462 Nov 2 01:20:43 ———————— ————————————————————————— HEDGEROWS FALLING APART A healthy hedge will attract hedgehogs, voles and even the rare dormouse. But building it can be quite a challenge. clear around the bottom of the hedge, removing glass and rubbish stakes are placed about 60cm apart and provide a support for the growing part of the hedge — the "pleachers" binding or heathering is done to keep the hedge neat and to strengthen it. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— BTCV on 0491 839766 PUTTING A STOP TO ROADKILL p463 Global News Action Eco SceneP462 Teletext 462 Nov 2 01:31:12 ———————— ————————————————————————— HEDGEROWS FALLING APART If you are interested in hedge-laying, the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers runs working holidays. You can spend November in Dorset, South Yorkshire or East Sussex learning about the techniques of hedge-laying, such as planting, trimming and dead hedging. The BTCV runs weekends for £40. You'll get basic accommodation, food and pick up some tips. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Sport 130 ITV Cinema 610 IT'S YOUR LIFE p480 Global News Action Eco Scene