Hedgerows are an irreplaceable part of our rural landscape, but their ecosystems don’t end where the city limits begin. The urban hedgerow has a lot to contribute to our shared spaces, as journalist Sunni Bean discovered. Recently, we had the opportunity to contribute to her excellent article from The Dublin Enquirer, which looks current efforts to bring the biodiversity, health benefits and beauty of hedges into the city. It’s an interesting and encouraging read, with some creative approaches to bringing more life into challenging environments.
The tension between ecological goals and other urban planning priorities is an ongoing conversation, but with growing awareness and continued education, anything is possible, and public opinion is changing. That’s why it’s so important to have these conversations (especially in public) and we’re grateful to The Dublin Enquirer for their thought-provoking coverage:
If you’d like to be part of the conversation about Hedgerow conservation, we’d love to have you join us!
Membership is open to anyone who cares about biodiversity and our natural heritage, and both members and non-members alike are very welcome to join us at any of our events, including educational hedge walks, traditional hedge-laying courses and more! See what’s on.