National Hedgelaying Society

National Hedgelaying Society
AbbreviationNHLS
Formation11 November 1978
Websitewww.hedgelaying.org.uk

The National Hedgelaying Society (NHLS) is the only British charity[1] devoted to the art of hedgelaying and the restoration and creation of hedgerows.[2][3]

NHLS was formed on 11 November 1978 by Valerie Greaves, Clive Matthew and Fred Whitefoot.[4]

The society runs hedgelaying competitions and exhibitions in the UK,[5] and an optional accreditation scheme for hedgelayers.[6] Charles III is a patron of the organization,[7] and in December 2021 he presented awards on behalf of the society at Highgrove estate.[8]

  1. ^ Margaret Roddy (26 October 2021). "Pat in hedgelaying record bid". Independent.ie. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. ^ Zimmer, Katarina (26 November 2021). "The hidden bustling world of hedgerows". BBC. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Turning over a new leaf: the humble hedge stages a remarkable comeback". The Guardian. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Preserving hedges". Birmingham Daily Post. Birmingham, UK. 1979-02-02. p. 4.
  5. ^ Hugh Barker (2013). Hedge Britannia; A Curious History of a British Obsession. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 79. ISBN 9781408831120.
  6. ^ Thomas Howells (9 July 2015). "How do I become … a hedgelayer". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  7. ^ Jake Kanter (24 January 2022). "Prince Charles digs in on hedgerows in BBC One Show interview". Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Prince Charles speaks of importance of UK hedgerows". BBC News. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.