Across the country, it has often been said there are as many hedgelaying styles as there are hedgelayers!
Hedgelaying styles have evolved, over the years, to suit the needs of localities, the geology of the landscape and the resources readily available locally.
Some styles have become more popular and regularly used, while others have become less common or have even vanished from sight.
It is the responsibility of the society to record all of the styles which are still known, so that a historical record is maintained and the style could be cut in the future from the technical guides held by the society.
To this end, ‘new’ styles will continue to be added to our resource lists as we document them formally.
Northumbrian style has recently been added to the portfolio, kindly documented by David Boyson and Jasper Pratchek. David is still actively teaching the style, and up-and-coming hedgelayers are practicing the skill with the aim of becoming accredited once they have gained sufficient experience.
Keep an eye out on the news pages as more styles get added for posterity and, hopefully, use!