WORDS FROM THE HEDGE (UNBOUND) (HB)

Hedges are as emblematic of the English countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. Yet they often go unnoticed and unappreciated. Professional hedgelayer Richard Negus takes us on a journey that reveals how these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. And yet, no hedge is truly 'wild': each one is a testament to generations of human skill and labour, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive.