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The Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group exists to encourage the planting of new hedges and the good management of existing ones, and to promote the art of hedgelaying. The group organises the annual Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition and is made up of individuals and organisations on the Isle of Wight who are interested in hedgerows.
Hedgelaying is the traditional way of managing hedges throughout
much of England and Wales. It creates a thick barrier from untidy, gappy and
straggling hedges. 
Stems
are cut most of the way through so that they can be bent over without damaging
them. This traditional country skill declined for much of the 20th century,
and at one time looked as though it would die out. However a revival
in the late 20th century came from an influx of amateur hedgelayers who now
keep the craft alive as a hobby, as well as a small but growing number of
professionals who find their services in demand when landowners realise the
aesthetic and historic value of a real laid hedge.
2008 Hedgelaying Competition results now online!
