For our final talk of National Hedgerow Week 2025, Jess Allan, The Tree Council’s Science and Research Action Manager, was joined by prominent members of Hedgelink is an active partnership chaired by The Tree Council, working together in the interests of the UK’s hedgerows.
Joining Jess for a chaired round table discussion on the future of hedges, and why collective action is so important, was Rob Wolton, Chair of Devon Hedge Group; PTES’ Key Habitats Officer, Megan Gimber; Verity Winn, RSPB Senior Policy Officer (Agriculture); and self-employed professional hedgelayer, Dean Dyer.
You can watch the full talk below:
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