In order to protect the emerging tree saplings, the hedges around each sapling needs to be trimmed to allow the hedge cutting to be safely carried out.

This is a sapling which is masked by the hedge. The danger is hedge cutting could damage the tree inadvertently.

Attacking the problem on several fronts.

Using a hedge trimmer to clear the hedge away from the tree.

The cleared hedge showing a tall sapling clearly.

After trimming, the site needs tidying up.

Ground level trimming to finish the job.

A smaller sapling with the surrounding hedge cleared.
