05/05/2026
🌿 National Hedgerow Week takes place from 4–10 May 🌿
As part of National Hedgerow Week 2026, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the importance of hedgerows and their part in our landscapes. Although we often think of hedgerows as a single feature, many are made up of tree species that are also some of the UK’s most familiar and valued natives.
This year there is a particular focus on hawthorn, exploring its resilience, its value for wildlife, and the pressures it currently faces.
The Tree Council is hosting a series of online Hedge Talks, offering practical information, expert insight and opportunities to learn how individuals and organisations can support hedgerow protection and understanding.
👉 Find out more about National Hedgerow Week here:
4 - 10 May 2026 Hedgerows need our help Hedgerows are the often-unsung heroes of the British countryside, yet they form the UK’s largest wildlife habitat, are a major part of our landscape and cultural heritage, and are crucial to halting biodiversity decline and tackling climate change.