Hedge Hub Resources

Hedge Your Best

In our short film marking National Hedgerow Week 2024, hedge-conscious farmers explore the best ways to make their hedgerows work for the farm business, delivering…

Managing 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…

Hedgerow 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…

Hedgerow 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…

Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – PowerPoint

Research Report

This short powerpoint outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.

Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – flyer

Research Summary

This short flyer outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.

Hedgelink 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…

Improving and expanding hedgerows – Recommendations for a semi-natural habitat in agricultural landscapes

A paper outlining recommendations for improving and expanding hedgerows as a semi-natural habitat in agricultural landscapes looking at ecosystem services, evidence for these, and potential…

First 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…

Hedgelaying – Have a go!

What is the most fun you can have with a hedge? Bring hedge-laying back into the mix! Find out why in our short video. With…