Miyawaki Hedgerows

The Miyawaki planting technique is also a highly effective way of establishing a new wildlife friendly hedgerow. 

Hedgerows are great for nature. They are habitats in their own right, offering food and shelter for insects, birds and small mammals. They can also provide vital corridors that link separate habitats, allowing wildlife to move safely between different areas. Hedgerows also provide effective natural barriers, sheltering existing habitats and can be particularly effective at offering protection from road noise and pollution.

Hedgerows should contain a wide variety of native species and the selection used can be tailored to meet your needs, for example using more evergreen species to provide protection and privacy all year round or more fruiting and flowering species to attract more pollinators and birds. 

Micro Forests For Change recommends using bare root trees as the most cost effective method of planting a new hedge. Because of the high survival rate (85% in the 2024 - 2025 planting season) and rapid growth of trees planted using the Miyawaki technique, even a bare root hedge will establish relatively quickly. However, if an instant impact is required then taller root balled or pot grown trees can be used. 

Please email tim@microforests.co.uk to find out how you can fight back for nature and plant a wildlife friendly hedge.