33: James Ham, the tree farmer.

James Ham of Moyvore, Co. Westmeath is one of the last farmers in his county to use traditional technique of hedge laying. He farms 128 acres with his wife Martina, and their land is 50% woodland, with the rest grass and spring barley.  He talks to Brigid about trees, coppicing and hedgerows. James Ham's profile here. Farming for Nature website here. Contact Brigid [email protected] or go here. Farming for Nature on twitter, facebook and instagram.