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EditorAncient Gower skill revives ‘flying hedge’ near popular play area
Swansea Council and Mumbles Community Council have teamed up to create a traditional Gower-style “flying hedge” between Mumbles Road and the playground opposite West Cross shops.
This isn’t just any hedge; it’s one of 17 variations found across Wales, showcasing a countryside skill that is slowly disappearing.
Cllr Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, who is also a Gower farmer, highlighted the multiple benefits of the project.
“Hedge laying sustains healthy dense hedges, which provide corridors for wildlife to move about, homes for birds to roost and nest and nuts and berries growing in the hedge also feed the wildlife,” Cllr Stevens said.
Cllr Andrew Stevens (third from left) with members of the team involved in the hedge-laying project. (Image: Swansea Council)“Hedges are also great at soaking up air pollution and noise pollution especially when they run along a busy road.”
The project aims to bring back these vital green corridors, offering a natural haven for birds and other creatures, while also acting as a natural barrier against pollution from the busy Mumbles Road.
The initiative is supported by the Welsh Government through the Local Places for Nature 2025-27 grant funding, administered by WCVA and managed by Swansea Council.
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"The National Hedgelaying Society (NHLS) is a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting and preserving the traditional craft of hedgelaying. We aim to raise awareness about the environmental and cultural significance of hedgerows, offering training courses and certifications to maintain high standards within the craft."
https://www.hedgelaying.org.uk/hedgelaying/hedgerow-trees/
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