This clear booklet helps you choose the right trees and shrubs suitable for horses in your habitat. This reference work extensively describes 17 types of trees that are suitable for horses, 16 types of shrubs and climbers that are suitable for horses and 15 less or unsuitable types. Each type is described with the type, the ideal location and edibility for horses. This allows you to make the best choice, suitable for your environment, for the planting of types of trees and shrubs.
You can also read more background information about permits for planting or felling, subsidy options, a step-by-step plan for planting and principles to take into account with fencing and pruning.
The document is 56 pages in total and covers the following topics:
- Benefits of trees and shrubs
- Native species and contribution to nature
- Permits
- Buy trees or get free trees
- Recognize species
- Protection and fencing
- Planting trees
- Planting hedges and fences
- An overview of 17 different trees including: Location, height and growth form, pruning options, edible parts for horses and special features such as pollen that can affect hay fever sufferers.
- An overview of 16 different shrubs and climbing plants including: Location, height and growth form, pruning options, edible parts for horses and special features
- An overview of 15 different less suitable and unsuitable types with which parts, and to what extent, are unsuitable or poisonous for horses.
Specifications
- Edition: First edition 2024
- ISBN Paperback: 6097632977934
- Print information: Paperback with ring binder, 56 full-colour pages, Dutch
This publication was originally compiled and designed by Horse & Habitat [Harmke Schrijver]. Our special thanks go to Harmke for allowing us to continue this valuable knowledge from PaardEerlijk.
