Hedge Hub Resources
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Garden, 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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Informational learning
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…
Free
Informational learning
VideoRuralIntroduction Video – UKCEH Hedge Survey 2023
UKCEH Hedge Survey 2023
An introduction to the upcoming Countryside Survey for hedgerows in 2023. Updated by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Covering why it is needed,…
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Informational learning
VideoRuralHedgelaying – 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…
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Informational & practical learning
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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learning
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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learning
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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learning
GuideGarden, UrbanThe Young Tree Grower’s Guide
Fun activities to grow massive trees from tiny seeds!
Welcome to The Young Tree Grower’s Guide, a beginner’s guide to identifying and growing trees from seed, and starting a Community Tree Nursery.
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Informational learning
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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Informational learning
GuideRuralThe importance of hedgerows and the services they provide to society
Key points
This document has been produced by Hedgelink (the Steering Group for the UK Hedgerow Biodiversity Action Plan) to assist those making the case for improving…
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Informational learning