Laying overgrown hedges should be carried out following local tradition and should create a stockproof barrier. Hedge laying should be carried out between the beginning of November and the end of February (during February for better results. New planting should be carried out to fill any gaps. A newly planted hedge should not be layed until the hedge has grown to between 2 and 3.5 metres in height. Re-laying should not be required for another 10 to 30 years depending on species, management, climate and soil. This capital item is not available for hedges being managed under either the Management of Hedgerows or Management of Extended Hedges options.