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The first place to look for information, news and views on the UK's native hedges, and on their conservation and management.

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Prince Charles receives Hedgelink DVD

Prince Charles received a copy of Hedgelink's hedgerow management DVD, A cut above the rest, at the launch of this film and of Hedgelink at the Royal Show on 4 July...

Why Hedges are Important

A hedge is a line of closely spaced shrubs and bushes, planted and trained in such a way as to form a barrier or to mark the boundary of an area. Hedges, especially those used to separate a road from adjoining fields or one field from another, and of sufficient age to incorporate small trees, are also frequently known as hedgerows.

Many hedgerows separating fields from lanes in England and the Low Countries are estimated to have been in existence for more than seven hundred years, and some are even older.

About hedgelink

Hedgelink is the partnership that brings everyone interested in hedgerows together, to share knowledge and ideas, to encourage and inspire, and to work with farmers and other land managers to conserve and enhance our hedgerow heritage.

To have a healthy future, hedgerows across the United Kingdom need the support of many people and organisations...

Photolibrary

Our photolibrary currently holds over 100 images related to hedges and hedgerows. All pictures are downloadable as a high quality file file. You may use these photographs freely, but please acknowledge Hedgelink and photographer (where specified).