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Garden, Rural, UrbanManaging hedges for invertebrates
Hedges are rich habitats for invertebrates, especially if managed well. Rob Wolton has recorded over 1,800 species from a single hedge in Devon, an ordinary…
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GuideGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgerow Learning Guide 1 – Introduction to hedges
Introduction to hedges
As an introduction to hedges, this learning guide is all about what a hedge is, what a hedge does and some of the key problems…
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GuideGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgerow Learning Guide 2 – Hedges and the law
Hedges and the law
Hedges and the law outlines what you need to know about the main pieces of law and legislation surrounding hedgerows and hedgerow trees from Planning…
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GuideGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgerow Learning Guide 3 – Hedge planting and growing
Hedge planting and growing
This hedgerow learning guide outlines the 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why' and 'how' of hedgerow and hedgerow tree planting projects, as well as providing tips on…
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GuideUrbanFirst Steps in Urban Air Quality – For Built Environment Practitioners
Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health. Globally, nine out of ten people live in a city that does not comply with WHO…
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VideoGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgelink working together for the future of hedgerows
National Hedgerow Week 2025's third Hedge Talk! Chaired by The Tree Council, Hedgelink is an active partnership working together in the interests of the UK’s…
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AcademicGarden, Rural, UrbanThe Future of Hedgerows: research at the cutting edge
National Hedgerow Week 2025's first Hedge Talk! Hedgerows are a historic feature of British life but their future will be greatly informed by cutting edge…
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VideoGarden, Rural, UrbanThe Future of Hedgerow Trees living with ash dieback
National Hedgerow Week 2025's second Hedge Talk! Hedgerow trees are a crucial component of our landscapes, and more than a third are ash. In response…
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VideoGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgerow Highways
Surrey Wildlife Trust - Hedgerow Heritage Video
Hedgerow Heritage is an ambitious National Lottery Heritage funded project from Surrey Wildlife Trust that aims to inspire and teach young budding ecologists, practical conservationists…
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Book - GuideRural, UrbanThe Tree Grower’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to identifying and growing trees from seed, and starting a Community Tree Nursery
This readable, practical and beautifully illustrated book is written by a partnership of tree growing experts. We guide the reader through the essentials step-by-step in…
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