Hedge Hub Resources

Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – PowerPoint

Research Report

This short powerpoint outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.

Improving and expanding hedgerows – Recommendations for a semi-natural habitat in agricultural landscapes

A paper outlining recommendations for improving and expanding hedgerows as a semi-natural habitat in agricultural landscapes looking at ecosystem services, evidence for these, and potential…

Hedgerow Learning Guide 1 – Introduction to hedges

Introduction to hedges

As an introduction to hedges, this learning guide is all about what a hedge is, what a hedge does and some of the key problems…

Hedgerow Learning Guide 2 – Hedges and the law

Hedges and the law

Hedges and the law outlines what you need to know about the main pieces of law and legislation surrounding hedgerows and hedgerow trees from Planning…

Hedgerow Learning Guide 3 – Hedge planting and growing

Hedge planting and growing

This hedgerow learning guide outlines the 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why' and 'how' of hedgerow and hedgerow tree planting projects, as well as providing tips on…

Introduction Video – UKCEH Hedge Survey 2023

UKCEH Hedge Survey 2023

An introduction to the upcoming Countryside Survey for hedgerows in 2023. Updated by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Covering why it is needed,…

Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – flyer

Research Summary

This short flyer outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.

Which interventions contribute most to the net effect of England’s agri‑environment schemes on pollination services?

A paper exploring how varying agri-environmental schemes compare with regard to the delivery of pollinator services

Does agri-environment scheme participation in England increase pollinator populations and crop pollination services?

A national-scale evaluation of the effectiveness of agri-environmental schemes on pollinator services.

The importance of hedgerows and the services they provide to society

Key points

This document has been produced by Hedgelink (the Steering Group for the UK Hedgerow Biodiversity Action Plan) to assist those making the case for improving…