Conservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying
Emma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenEmma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianMegan Gimber, the key habitats officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, said hedge laying was one of the most effective tools farmers had to respond to the climate crisis.
- ▪Emma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years.
- ▪Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenEmma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years.
- ▪Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianMegan Gimber, the key habitats officer for the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, said hedge laying was one of the most effective tools farmers had to respond to the climate crisis.
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Emma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenEmma and Robert Rose, who look after Rosewood Farm in Ellerton, have been experimenting with hedge laying techniques for years. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianFarmingConservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying Grant applications in England surge as interest grows in habitat that captures carbon and helps reduce flood riskSandra LavilleTue 15 Sep 2026 03.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe ancient craft of hedge laying is experiencing a strong revival as farmers use techniques that peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries to boost wildlife, capture…
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