Preserving the past and protecting the future.
Hedgelaying is a craft that preserves the past and protects the future. It is a skill set that has been practised for hundreds of years, passing from generation to generation due to its importance in agriculture, nature, our environment and our heritage. At the National Hedgelaying Society we are committed to ensuring the survival and development of these vital skills that support the correct management of our hedgerows and the sustainability of our wildlife and landscape.
- Mismanagement of hedgerows leads to degradation or collapse which, in turn, reduces safe shelter for wildlife
- A laid hedge provides a stock proof barrier, safe travel corridors and a dense habitat for a wide range of nature’s most fragile creatures
- Hedgerows are also a source of vital food for a myriad of mammals, birds and insects
- Hedgerows are often called home by nesting birds, hibernating hedgehogs and dormice
- The correct management of our hedgerows is essential if we are to conserve our wildlife and landscape for future generations
For more information on hedgerows please visit Hedgelink which has a wealth of information, from academic journals to practical management advice.
