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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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
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
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience