{"title":"Richard Negus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Negus\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the intimate and intricate world of natural history with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the environment. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eWords from the Hedge\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the subtle rhythms of nature, capturing the beauty and complexity of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the tradition of naturalist writing, Negus’s books blend observation with thoughtful reflection, ideal for anyone drawn to the wonders of the natural world. His evocative prose offers a quiet celebration of wildlife and the landscapes that sustain it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"words-from-the-hedge-by-richard-negus-9781789652031","title":"Words from the Hedge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords from the Hedge\u003c\/i\u003e is a passionate evocation of the history, beauty, and importance of our hedgerows, written by a craftsman who has been laying hedges for almost three decades and has the scars to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows, and oak trees. Yet, unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of public consciousness, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. Wielding his pen as deftly as he does a billhook, professional hedgelayer Richard Negus takes us on a journey that reveals these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. If we don't get our hedges right, there is little hope for species like the almost-extinct turtle dove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, no hedge is truly 'wild'; each one is a testament to generations of human skill and labour, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive. But there is a problem: we need more hedgelayers, and this is something Negus is trying to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a lively band of fellow countrymen and countrywomen along the way, Negus explores everything from the practical complexities of modern farming and land ownership to the challenges faced by conservationists. 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