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nspugh.bsky.social
For 5 years I’ve been making the case far natural flood management #NFM & trees.

Wales is approx 90% farmland. #HedgesAndEdges can begin to reduce peak flows for downstream community within the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

Fund natural water management now & www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...
November 24, 2024 at 1:18 PM
nspugh.bsky.social
Good to see you here @willpenrievans.bsky.social @fedwarian.bsky.social @abireader.bsky.social

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...

#AgroforestryWales #HedgesAndEdges
Agroforestry in Wales: Managing Our Landscape
Agroforestry is a win-win for sustainable farming and the environment
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:28 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
Longer gaps between cutting, incremental trimming, and periodic hedge laying are all ways you can help your hedges flourish. And don't trim to the same point each year! 🌳

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #landmanagement #hedgelaying #craft #rural #skills
May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
nspugh.bsky.social
2/3. For 6yrs I’ve worked to re-familiarise us with how trees are essential to nature, food security the farm business, water quality & its management.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...

#agroforestry #hedgesandedges

@willpenrievans.bsky.social @abireader.bsky.social @fedwarian.bsky.social
Agroforestry in Wales: Managing Our Landscape
Agroforestry is a win-win for sustainable farming and the environment
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
Wildlife relies on hedges for food, shelter, and safety! 🦔

If you want to help hedges, consider donating to our ‘Hedges & Edges project: https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/work/hedges-and-edges/

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #nature
May 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
Hazel dormice are endangered in the UK, with their numbers declining by 70% since 2000. Planting and rejuvinating hedgerows is a great way to help dormice!🌿

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #landmanagement #nature #connectivity #dormouse #protectnature
May 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
A-Level students from Furness College and Ulverston Victoria High School enjoying a day of hedgerow surveying! 🌳

#friendsoflakes #college #students #furness #ulverston #hedge #farm #survey #ecology #farmvisit #hedgesandedges #hedgerowheroes #fieldstudiescouncil
July 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
National Hedgerow Week begins tomorrow, and as part of it we'll be running two FREE events! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn
April 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
Hedgerow surveying and foraging at Low Sizergh Barn for Hedgerow Week💚 A big thank you to forager Abbi Lawson (@abbibramble); the treats you made went down well!

#hedgesandedges #hedgerowheroes #CPRE #friendsoflakes #foraging #wildfood #hedgerow #freeevent #survey #NationalHedgerowsWeek
May 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
As the spring sunshine imbues the plants with new energy, buds and flowers are emerging from the hedges and their margins 🌸

Happy National Hedgerow Week!

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedges #wildlife #conservation #hedgesandedges #hedgelaying #management #landmanagement #outdoorwork #craftskills
May 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
nspugh.bsky.social
1/2. Meaningful corporate climate emissions reduction, & meaningful tree planting that’s fit for futures, farming, food production, quality localised timber economy & strategically planned & placed #HedgesAndEdges integrated with other #NFM techniques that meaningful slow the flow.

#StormBert
Alt text Welsh Government - Press release article header "Updated plans for sustainable farming announced Today at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has announced an updated outline plan for the Sustainable Farming Scheme."
November 25, 2024 at 5:04 PM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
This Sunday we're running two FREE events as part of National hedgerow Week! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn
May 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
friendsoflakes.bsky.social
National Hedgerow Week begins tomorrow, and as part of it we'll be running two FREE events! So why not book on now, whilst places are still available 🌷

#nationalhedgerowweek #hedgesandedges #friendsoflakes #nature #wildlife #hedgerow #survey #freeevent #foraging #lowsizerghbarn
May 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
suneauken.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy
Træk af en bæredygtig udvikling, jeg godt kan leve med.

Flere bævere. Jeg kan godt leve med flere bævere.

https://toot.wales/@nspugh/114139833724569775
Nigel Pugh (he/him/they) (@nspugh@toot.wales)
Attached: 1 image A beaver dam in British Columbia shows its ability to hold back sediment pollution during heavy rainfall, sediment damages freshwater habitat. Two pairs of beavers are making a new home in Studland #UK unrestricted by fences or enclosures. This reintroduction follows the government's decision to allow wild populations return to England's rivers & wetlands. #Wales needs them too. #hedgesandedges - #trees & #nature reducing floods, restoring nature & #climate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwygxvzpkevo
toot.wales
March 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
nspugh.bsky.social
Your welcome. Our #HedgesAndEdges advocacy entirely targets freshwater where ever it flows in peak flow. To mitigate drought, flood & to play its role in freshwater restoration. Readily understood by farmers, works for a farm business. A Freshwater Forest skeleton to work out from.
December 7, 2024 at 8:39 AM