Hedge Hub Resources
Hedge Hub is the ‘go to’ place for hedgerow knowledge and learning, including 400+ searchable resources. Use the search function or filter tool to guide you. If you’re looking for research papers and reports please use the Research Database.
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RuralAgricultural Document Library
Archive of UK agricultural advisory materials up to 2014
Free
Informational learning
GuideRuralBriefing Sheet: Hedgerows
This briefing sheet explores the importance of hedgerows to the local landscape and wildlife, previous hedgerow losses, and current trends in the UK, along with…
Free
Informational learning
AcademicRuralFarming for the future: how agroforestry can deliver for nature and climate
Woodland Trust - policy paper - 2022 report
This paper assesses the benefits of agroforestry on a large scale on farmland in England. It considers how agroforestry systems are already being deployed, and…
Free
Informational learning
Book - PaperbackRural, Urban
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Informational learning
Book - PaperbackRural, UrbanHedging
A Practical Handbook
A handbook on hedgerow management, designed to be used by those interested in creating and maintaining hedgerows
Free
Informational learning
GuideRuralAiming high for hedgerows
Full report for CPRE, the countryside charity
Read the full research report by the Organic Research Centre which explores where we should target hedgerow action in England. This research has been commissioned…
Free
learning
GuideRural, UrbanBiodiversity Metric 3.0
Auditing and accounting for biodiversity: User Guide
Technical guide on understanding and using Biodiversity metric 3.0, a practical metric to measure gains and losses in biodiversity in England, for use in community,…
Free
Informational learning
GuideGarden, Rural, UrbanAncient Tree Inventory
Mapping the oldest and most important trees in the UK
Website mapping ancient, old and important trees in any part of the UK. Planners are required to consult this inventory for planning applications and development
Free
Informational learning
GuideGardenHedge cutting and nesting birds
A web-article on the laws regarding hedge cutting and how to avoid damaging active birds' nests
Free
Informational learning
GuideRuralRegister or renew waste exemptions (England)
Guidance on how to register or renew waste exemptions for agricultural waste, relevant for disposal or treatment of hedge thinnings, trimmings and tree prunings from…
Free
Informational learning