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About HLAI The HLAI, which is a company limited by guarantee, which does not have a share capital, was founded in 2004 by a group of hedge layers and other interested individuals. We are a not-for-profit group. Our 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 Directors appointed annually at the AGM steer the work of the Association. The Directors currently are for 2017: Paul O'Hagan, John McKeon, Éamonn McLoughlin Mark McDowell Mark McDowell (Secretary) 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. Paul O'Hagan Paul is a farmer from Desertmartin, Moneymore, Co. Derry. His farm is a Focus Farm for the NI Countryside Management Scheme. Éamonn McLoughlin John McKeon John is a REPS planner who also has a small nursery growing whitethorn quicks from locally collected seed. The Directors meet as regularly as possible - all Members of the Association are invited to attend these meetings. |
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