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NEW: 2012 Photographic Competition - "Hedgerow flowers and fruits through the seasons"

The Group is launching a digital image photographic competition for 2012. For details of the competition and the entry form, click here. Contact Jon Marshall for further details: jon.marshall@agroecol.co.uk
1. Entries to be submitted as digital images only, preferably in jpg format. Colour or black&white. 2. Entries to be taken of wildlife within a Somerset hedge or clearly associated with a Somerset hedge. Digital enhancement allowed. 3. Open to AMATEUR photographers only. 4. Each entrant may submit up to three images only. 5. Entries must be the sole, previously unpublished work of the photographer.
There are cash prizes for Open and Junior (U15) classes of up to £100.

So, start snapping now!! The closing date is 1 October 2012.

Somerset Hedge Competition - a biannual competition to select Somerset's best hedge layers and trimmers

The Somerset Hedge Competition aims to promote good hedge management and raise awareness of native hedgerows within Somerset. The competition encourages the traditional craft of hedgelaying as well as responsible hedge maintenance through trimming.
 
Hedges define and shape the character of Somerset’s countryside adding to the beauty and diversity of the landscape. Appropriate management is vital to maintain the valuable resource.
 
Judging Criteria

Judging assesses the whole hedge habitat (hedgebank, ditch, verge, field margin, as well as the standard of workmanship). The following criteria:

Height, width, species composition and any adjacent farming operations will also be taken into consideration. 
 
Eligibility