Hedge Hub Resources
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Garden, 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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Informational learning
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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learning
GuideRuralHealthy Hedges Trimming Guide
Trimming hedges keeps them healthy with thick new growth and no gaps
A straightforward no nonsense single-sided guidance note on hedge trimming for farmers and contractors developed by Simeon Day (FWAGSW) with help from hedge group members.
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Informational learning
GuideRuralBritain’s hedges need to grow up! Harnessing the full potential of our hedgerows
Hedgerow trimming for wildlife, carbon and farming
Article by Colin Clutterbuck for the National Hedge Laying Society newsletter outlining exciting and innovative way of trimming to create a hedgerow shape excellent for…
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VideoRuralManaging Healthy Hedgerows
Tipperary Dairy Farmer, John Fogarty discusses the management of hedgerows on his farm.
Tipperary Dairy Farmer, John Fogarty discusses the management of hedgerows on his farm. In spring, Bees and other pollinators need to feed on the pollen…
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Informational learning
AcademicRuralEffects of hedgerow management and restoration on biodiversity – BD2114
Final Report
Hedgerows can provide key semi-natural habitat within intensively farmed landscapes, and can deliver habitat and resources for a range of important wildlife, in addition to…
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VideoRuralImproving hedgerow management
Jo Staley from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology discusses why hedgerow management is important and when is the best time to cut a hedge.
Jo Staley from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology discusses why hedgerow management is important and when is the best time to cut a…
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learning
PodcastRuralLife On The Hedge – Growing a Greener Future
Want a career in nature but don’t know where to start? The Life On The Hedge podcast is for you.
Find out what it’s really like to have a career in nature from young people making a difference through jobs they love
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Informational learning
PodcastUrbanLife On The Hedge – Secrets of The City
Want a career in nature but don’t know where to start? The Life On The Hedge podcast is for you.
Hedgerows can play a huge part in keeping our towns and cities bursting with wildlife, whilst helping our physical and mental health too
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Informational learning
PodcastRuralLife On The Hedge – How to Build a Landscape
Want a career in nature but don’t know where to start? The Life On The Hedge podcast is for you.
What is hedgelaying and how do you become a hedgelayer?
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Informational learning