05/03/2026
Let's talk hedges 📣
We walk and drive by hedges every day, but have you ever stopped to appreciate them? While some people may consider them a nuisance, they are actually important for us and our wildlife. Unfortunately, up to 6,000 kilometers of hedgerows are lost every year, negatively impacting our communities, land, and animals.
With the ban on cutting and burning of vegetation, including hedges, starts today, now is the perfect time to learn more about these seemingly unassuming pieces of vegetation: https://birdwatchireland.ie/4-reasons-to-appreciate-hedges/