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.
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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.
Some 52% of hedgerows in Britain were lost after WWII, but the many benefits of hedgerows are being recognised once again
As December comes to a close and many of us start to think about the new year, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. It is estimated that over 8 million trees are sold in the…
November saw the start of both hedge planting and hedge laying for Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Hedgerow Heritage Project.
Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.
Former SWT trainees at the heart of the green economy.
It does not occur to many when looking at freshwater lakes and ponds, to consider what lays a little deeper.
If you’ve been keeping up with recent news, with the COP26 conference and increasing concern for climate change, it is clear we need to adapt our ways of life to help the future environment thrive…
Florence and Krystyna raised over £160 for the Trust through activities at School and now they've designed their own nature themed Christmas cards!
COP26 is nearly upon us, having been delayed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard it referenced in the news or even in passing on the street, but the name gives little away.…