An ancient British farming craft faded after World War II; now 2,500 farmers want to revive 1,300km of mature hedgerows to help wildlife and reduce flooding
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September 16, 2026
It’s seeing a revival and how. The ancient craft of hedge laying is back in trend among farmers as they are using the technique dating back to 18th and 19th centuries in order to boost wildlife, capture carbon and help tackle flooding. Hedge laying…