§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he has given to farmers concerning the preservation of hedgerows and headlands. [23564]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe Welsh Office has published a "Guide to Hedgerow Management and Establishment" in conjunction with ADAS and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Advice is also given on the management of both hedgerows and headlands under the environmentally sensitive area scheme and on hedgerows under other environmental measures. All schemes are supported by appropriate explanatory literature. The council also provides advice and supporting literature under the hedgerow renovation scheme.