Announcing Hedgerow Heroes phase 4!

We’re delighted to announce that our Hedgerow Heroes project has now entered its fourth year having secured another round of funding. Working in partnership with Wild Oxfordshire, the next stage of the project will see local communities coming together to plant and rejuvenate hedgerows on seven sites across Oxfordshire. These will be in key Conservation Target Areas where the greatest gains can be made from habitat enhancement, restoration and creation.

Our target this season is to plant and restore 2700 metres of hedgerow across the county. Milton-Under-Wychwood will be the most ambitious site with 1km of new planting and gapping up planned. There will also be hedgelaying training days planned, proviinge skills to enable volunteers to take care of their own hedges and hopefully be inspired to share their knowledge.

Hedgerow Heroes is not only hugely important in terms of enriching habitat, increasing biodiversity and mitigating against the effects of climate change, but also provides wider mental and physical health benefits of outdoor learning for all volunteers.

If you and your local community would be interested participating, please contact Jessica Bouwer at Wild Oxfordshire.