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About HLAI The HLAI, which is registered as a public limited company, was founded in 2004 by a group of hedge layers and other interested individuals. It's aims and objectives are:- To encourage and facilitate the conservation, protection and appropriate management of hedgerows - To promote the craft and profession of hedge laying - To encourage and facilitate landowners in the management of hedges by laying, where appropriate - To encourage and train people in the craft of hedge laying - To establish, maintain and promote recognised standards of craftsmanship in hedge laying - To research and document the tradition of hedge laying in Ireland A team of 7 Directors appointed annually at the AGM steer the work of the Association. The Directors for 2009 / 2010 are Andy Booth (Chairman) Neil Foulkes (Secretary)is a founder memmber of the Association. He is involved full time in hedgerow work. During the winter he is busy laying hedges and also running training courses in the craft. Since 2004 he has been involved in carrying out 11 county wide hedgerow surveys. Mark McDowell is the PRO of the HLAI and has been a director of the organisation since its foundation. He has an Ecology Diploma from UCC and has been involved in environmental work since 1997. He is a regular contributor to Crann magazine on behalf of both the HALI and himself. Paul O'Hagan Johnny McManus James Carroll John McKeon The Directors meet as regularly as possible - all Members of the Association are invited to attend these meetings. |
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