Hedgelands was nominated for The Wainwright Prize for obviously well founded reasons. 

Hedgelands is a wonderful exploration of the history and ecology of hedges. If you're an ecologist, environmentalist or someone who loves nature (like me!), this book will completely be your cup of tea. The author takes us through the history of hedgerows as well as their makeup, the wildlife they support, the food they provide and the way they help with climate change. He is clearly passionate about the preservation of hedgerows and it fully rubs off on you while you read. I really want to restore hedges for a living now.