Gorse has many uses to justify its presence on the farm – more Gorse
- wind shelter
- sheep fodder browse
- flowers for many months for pollinators
- flowers make fab gin !
- habitat for wildlife
- brings nutrients from deep to the surface
- fixed nitrogen
- protects fencing
- old gorse makes wonderful firewood
- dried gorse makes great firelighters
- gorse protects other young trees, living and as branches
- strong growing, revitalises well when cut back
- seeds stay dormant for years to spring to life when ground is disturbed
- lots of seedlings around to replant in new hedgerow