Fflach Newyddion Natur Ceredigion Nature Newsflash
Fflach Newyddion Natur Ceredigion Nature Newsflash
National Hedgerow Week
Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May 2024
Mae’n ddrwg da fi, I’m sorry, there is no Welsh translation for this Newsflash due to staff absence 🙁
It’s the National Hedgerow Week from Monday 6th May to Sunday 12th May, and the Tree Council are running plenty of free events, which Ceredigion Nature Partnership are promoting here.
“Hedgerows are the often-unsung heroes of the British countryside, yet they form the UK’s largest wildlife habitat, are a major part of our landscape and cultural heritage, and are crucial to halting biodiversity decline and tackling climate change.”
For libraries, schools, families, and any other hedge lovers!
Bring hedgerow joy to little ones
We’ve developed a new resource, ‘How to Spot a Hedge’ to help children and families discover the magic of hedgerows. Visit your local library to find some hedgey books and pick up our interactive pamphlet, or download and print your own at home!
Joining the Dots: A Future for our Hedgerow Trees
Tuesday 7 May, 13:00 - 14:00 pm
Join The Tree Council’s Jon Stokes and Will Fitzpatrick for a special hedgerow tree themed Hedge Talk. Hedgerow trees are one of Britain’s ecological treasures – but Will’s research suggests the population is ageing, with precious few young ones filling the gaps they leave behind.
My Hedge and Me: Frontline Perspectives on Hedgerow Management
Wednesday 8 May, 19:00 - 20:00 pm
Meet Lucy Mason, Nic Rennison and James Robinson: all managing, maintaining - and planting - hedgerows. What are the challenges? How does policy play out in real life, and what inspires them to do their best for their hedges? Join The Tree Council’s Annie Heslop in conversation with three 21st century hedgerow heroes.
United for Hedge Health: Spotlight on Hawthorn and Box
Friday 10 May, 13:00 - 14:00 pm
Join experts Lenka Cooke and Katie Smirnova for a special focus on threats facing common hedging plants, and why collective action is essential. Hosted by The Tree Council’s Jess Allan; Katie, from Hedgerows Ireland, will discuss the origins and symptoms of fireblight; while Lenka, Gardening Advisor from the Royal Horticultural Society, will share insights from RHS research into garden-ready, evergreen box alternatives.
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