Related sites of interest
Andrew Mullenger's Hedgerow Conservation and Hedgelaying site
Contains useful sections on hedges and hedgelaying - well worth a visit.
Billhooks
Useful for anyone interested in billhooks.  Who would have thought the French had more patterns than us?
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
BTCV weekend and week long breaks can include hedgelaying as well as other practical conservation skills.
Hedgeline
Hedgeline can assist with domestic hedging disputes.  The culprit is normally rampant Leyland Cypress (leylandii)
Irish Environmental Information Service
Useful information on hedgerow management, with advice and guidance on good mechanised cutting practices.
National Drystone Walling Association
Hedges and drystone walls are the two characteristic linear landscape features in Great Britain.  The DSWA provides an excellent source of information on all aspects of drystone walling.  The best way to try drystone walling is on a British Trust for Conservation Volunteers working break.
National Hedgelaying Society
The National Hedgelaying Society (NHLS) is a good source of information on hedge related issues, training and hedgelaying competitions.
Naturenet
Excellent resource for advice and guidance on practical conservation in the UK.  Their hedgerow section bravely attempts to interpret the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations
Postcode Plant Database
Part of the Natural History Museum website.  An invaluable refererence tool which tells you which trees, shrubs and plants are native to all areas of the UK by postcode.  Highlights plants which are suited to gardens.  Brilliant!
Oxford Conservation Volunteers
Very active and friendly local conservation up affiliated to the BTCV - known to do plenty of hedgelaying!

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