New Year - New Mixed Hedge, New Wildlife !
Native mixed hedging and wildlife hedging are important aspects of the UK's ecosystem.
Native mixed hedging involves the use of a variety of native shrubs and trees that have adapted to the UK environment over thousands of years. These hedging plants include Hawthorn, Field Maple, Hazel, Hornbeam, Yew, Beech, and Box.
Wildlife hedging in the UK aims to create a habitat that supports a diverse range of flora and fauna. Hedges provide shelter, protection, and food sources for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects. They allow wildlife to move between gardens and other spaces such as fields, woodlands and other gardens, and provide feeding and breeding opportunities.