Blog: Hedgerow Heritage

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Hedgerow

How to lay a hedge

Hedgelaying is a traditional skill which used to be commonly practised by farmers during the quieter winter months, between November and March, when plants lie dormant.

laid hedge at Manor Farm, Surrey

Surrey's Heritage Treasures

Some 52% of hedgerows in Britain were lost after WWII, but the many benefits of hedgerows are being recognised once again

Hedgelaying season is underway!

November saw the start of both hedge planting and hedge laying for Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Hedgerow Heritage Project.

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