Category Archives: Hedgerow

Simple Hedgerows

The site and the central Hedgerow

Preserving Nature’s Tapestry: Celebrating the Importance of Hedges Recently, a captivating segment on BBC’s Countryfile shed light on the often overlooked but essential role that hedges play in our landscape. One particular hedge, in the middle of our Quarterlands site, resonated deeply with our group and is a living example highlighting the significance and brilliance […]

Solastalgia

Solastalgia podcast

Thank You to the Solastalgia Podcast Crew of Queens University Belfast from Quarterlands Group Dear Solastalgia Podcast Crew, As we head into year three of our fight to save a small part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, it’s only fitting to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible team at Queens University Belfast behind […]

Our 165 year old Hedgerow

The site and the central Hedgerow

The Battle to Protect a 150-Year-Old Hedgerow In the heart of our community lies a hidden treasure, a living testament to the passage of time and a guardian of biodiversity – a 150-year-old hedgerow that graces the middle of our site. As progress knocks on our doors, we find ourselves at a crossroads, facing the […]