The importance of planting hedges
As climate change intensifies and biodiversity declines, planting a hedge has emerged as a simple yet powerful way to restore balance to our landscapes.
Hedges are more than just boundaries – they’re lifelines. These green corridors support more than 130 species of wildlife, including birds, insects and small mammals.
Soften urban settings
In rural areas, they offer shelter and nesting sites, while in urban settings, they soften the built environment and provide a vital green space.
With pollinator populations under threat, hedgerows rich in native plants like hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel can help reverse the decline.
Climate resilience
Beyond biodiversity, hedges play a crucial role in climate resilience. They act as natural windbreaks, reduce soil erosion and improve water retention.
In flood-prone regions, hedgerows slow runoff and help manage water sustainably too. They also capture carbon, contributing to Britain’s net-zero goals.
‘Green border’ campaigns
Government initiatives and community-led projects are all encouraging hedge planting nationwide. Farmers are reintroducing hedgerows to improve land health, while schools and councils are engaging in ‘green border’ campaigns to reconnect fragmented habitats.
Planting a hedge is an act of hope. It’s a commitment to future generations and a step toward a greener, more connected landscape.
Lasting impact
Whether you have a large garden, a farmscape, own a country estate, or are completing a building project and need landscaping, consider planting a hedge this autumn.
It’s a relatively small undertaking with a lasting impact.
Find out more
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