PHOENIX HEDGE IS LOCATED IN THE SUBURB OF HENLEAZE, BRISTOL, ENGLAND

Henleaze has a unique feature for a suburb – an ancient hedge alongside a well- used footpath.

Few passers by realise that it is centuries old but it has 8 different woody species and there is good scientific evidence that each one represents a 100 years of the hedge’s existence and part of it is constructed on the medieval method of a mound with a ditch.

It is one of the oldest hedges in the United Kingdom - see History webpage.

"The blackthorn blossom at the hedge - it is out of this world, presumably after the recent hot weather."  Sylvia Kelly, April 2012 

1. In spite of the inclement weather the presentation of a cheque from Wessex Water took place by Phoenix Hedge on 10 May 2012 - see sponsorship information on the left and photo below - more to follow!

2- Hedge enthusiasts everywhere please see details of this hedgerow conference: http://www.hedgelink.org.uk/hedgerow-futures-conference-2012.htm 

3 - Urban Pollination Project flowers . Interesting new research into pollinators, i.e. bees, hoverflies, and other insects, is taking place alongside Phoenix Hedge. An area of Henleaze School field, immediately adjacent to the hedge has been selected as a site for inclusion in the national study and will be sown with wild flower mixtures high in pollen and nectar. The insect pollinators visiting the site will be sampled and this will help the Project Team's understanding of what can be done in urban environments to conserve pollinators and improve their
abundance and diversity. The Project Summary and Project's webpage provide
further information and are available at:  www.urbanpollinators.org

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