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Virtual tour A refuge for wildlife Hedgerows are a type of linear habitat. When planted wide, long, and thick enough, they can form a mini-ecosystem. Our Hedgerow contains elderberry, wild raspberry, serviceberry, and red osier dogwood — berry-producing shrubs favoured by wildlife. In time, vines and a few trees will grow up and the undergrowth will thicken to form a dense cover for nesting birds and a year-round safe habitat for other wildlife. Even a short backyard hedge planted thickly can provide immeasurable benefits for wildlife. A mix of cedar for winter cover and berry-producing shrubs for food will bring in the birds! In other parts of the FWG, you'll see clumps of trees and shrubs; these thickets have many of the same advantages to wildlife as hedgerows, but can often be fitted into a smaller urban space. See also Creating a hedgerow for wildlife This page was revised on 11 October 2004 © Fletcher Wildlife Garden Photo: Betty Campbell Our e-mail address