Where is is possible - the importance of cutting hedges every 2 years to allow berries to establish can't be undervalued.

Are you practicing incremental hedge trimming or trimming on rotation? Do you use traditional or conservation hedge laying practices on any of your hedges? Then you should apply for a Devon Hedge Award! Closing date for entries is 31st December 2024. devonhedges.org/devon-hedge-aw…

Laying or coppicing a hedge& worried about getting grief from neighbours? This poster helps explain what you're doing & why it's so important. It can be downloaded, printed & put on a post so you don't have to stop so many times &answer peoples concerns hedgerowsurvey.ptes.org/hedge-manageme…

A great article from Farmers Weekly on hedge management including a breakdown of funding options to manage hedgerows. fwi.co.uk/news/environme… photo credit: Tim Scrivener

Hedgerows are vital for biodiversity, carbon capture, and soil health. While agri-environment schemes (AES) are helping improve their condition, a new UKCEH study shows hedgerow length in England remains unchanged since 2007. 1/3 👇🏼 ceh.ac.uk/press/urgent-n…

Happy #NationalTreeWeek Devon hedge enthusiasts!

There is support under the Countryside Stewardship grants scheme for planting #hedgerow trees, providing funding to maintain and increase hedgerow #trees, requiring an average of at least one hedgerow tree per 100 metres #NationalTreeWeek🌳 Find out more👉 gov.uk/countryside-st…

How do you mark out and protect your hedgerow trees?

Get your hedgerow fix listening to the brilliant self-confessed 'hedge geek' Megan Gimber chat to Peter Leeson from Woodland Trust as they walk and talk on a Cumbrian farm for the Tree Amble podcast. treeamble.podbean.com/e/hedges-with-… Megan People's Trust for Endangered Species @WoodlandTrust

Do you know someone who practices incremental or rotational trimming, traditional or conservation hedgelaying who deserves recognition? You can apply for a Devon Hedge Award on their behalf. Get a wiggle on and it could be a Christmas gift! 🎁 devonhedges.org/devon-hedge-aw…

A fantastic thread of information outlining the concerns surrounding the current DEFRA freeze on hedgerow capital grants.

Could this be the return of the "railway hedge"? Very interesting results when considering height of growth and cost of each trial. treetalk.substack.com/p/trialling-th…

Devon Hedge Group has published new guidance on the use of tree shears. It provides good practice for farmers, land managers and contractors, as well as for those developing environmental support schemes and grants. devonhedges.org/management-adv…

Tune into the @tamarvalleynl podcast, Nature Connects, to hear about orchards and hedgerows. Rob Wolton talks about hedgerow benefits to coincide with #NationalHedgerowWeek. …arvalleynationallandscape.podbean.com/e/the-beauty-o…

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HEDGELAYING With Claire Whittle & myself Learn about our hedges and the benefits to livestock & wildlife. Then learn the basics of hedgelaying before getting everyone hands on at the hedge Delicious homemade lunch included Book here visitmyfarm.com/online-store

Im at the National Hedgelaying Championships! And to my delight, the hedge they are laying is a 30 yr old maiden hedge (never been layed before) These are the best layers in the country so its nice to see them given a challenge Follow along for more all day ;)

Devon's hedges are pure gold. 💛🍁🧡🍂💥💛🍂🧡💛🍂💫 Show us your golden hedges. #Autumn #hedges #Devon

An excellent hedgelaying training day here at Strickley, 10 folks from different backgrounds learning how to traditionally manage hedges. Claire & I enjoyed sharing our love for hedges and Michelle’s lunch was amazing! Next course 10th Jan BOOK HERE! visitmyfarm.com/online-store