Audiobook Hedges by Robert Wolton in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine walking through a field, noticing those old, tangled hedges lining the path. You probably just think of them as boundaries, right? But Robert Wolton's Hedges, read with quiet passion by the author himself, transforms that ordinary sight into something utterly vital. This isn't just a book about plants; it's a revelation about the hidden, breathing heart of the British countryside, and hearing it as an audiobook makes it feel deeply personal, like Wolton's voice is sharing a secret over a cup of tea on his Devon farm.
Wolton, a lifelong observer, weaves decades of research with intimate stories from his own land. You'll hear him explain how these seemingly simple lines of brambles, hawthorns, and willows are not just pretty barriers. They're lifelines. In a landscape increasingly shaped by farming, hedges are the last strongholds for wildlife, stitching together tiny habitats so animals can move, thrive, and even survive floods. He makes you feel the importance of a single hedgerow - how it's a corridor for hedgehogs, a nursery for birds, and a natural sponge holding soil and water in place. The sheer scale of what they do, from boosting crop pollination to storing carbon, is staggering.
The magic of the audiobook lies in how Wolton's connection to his land makes the science feel alive. You hear the rhythm of his voice as he describes the "shrub layer" humming with life, or the quiet importance of a single ancient hedge tree. You don't just learn about hedges; you feel why they matter to someone who's watched them change, fought to protect them, and seen their return. It's not a dry textbook - it's an invitation to see your own local hedgerows differently, as complex, ancient ecosystems holding the key to nature's recovery.
Wolton's calm, authoritative narration perfectly matches the book's deep respect for its subject. You'll find yourself pausing your walk, looking up at the hedges lining the road, and suddenly noticing the birdsong, the rustle, the purpose you'd never seen before. It's a reminder that the most ordinary things in our landscape often hold the most extraordinary stories. By the end, you won't just appreciate hedges; you'll feel a renewed sense of responsibility to protect them. This audiobook doesn't just inform - it changes how you see the world right outside your door. It's a quiet, essential, and utterly captivating call to look closer, listen deeper, and value what's been there all along.
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
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Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
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Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
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