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Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – PowerPoint
Research Report
This short powerpoint outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.
First Steps in Urban Air Quality – For Built Environment Practitioners
Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health. Globally, nine out of ten people live in a city that does not comply with WHO…
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…
Sequestering carbon by planting hedgerows – flyer
Research Summary
This short flyer outlines the University of Leeds' recent work understanding carbon sequestration abilities of hedgerows.
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.
Co-benefits from tree planting in a typical English agricultural landscape: Comparing the relative effectiveness of hedgerows, agroforestry and woodland creation for improving crop pollination services
A paper comparing the relative effectiveness of hedgerows, agroforestry and woodland creation for improving crop pollination services
The Tree Grower’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to identifying and growing trees from seed, and starting a Community Tree Nursery
This readable, practical and beautifully illustrated book is written by a partnership of tree growing experts. We guide the reader through the essentials step-by-step in…
Healthy Hedges Trimming Guide
Trimming hedges keeps them healthy with thick new growth and no gaps
A straightforward no nonsense single-sided guidance note on hedge trimming for farmers and contractors developed by Simeon Day (FWAGSW) with help from hedge group members.
The Young Tree Grower’s Guide
Fun activities to grow massive trees from tiny seeds!
Welcome to The Young Tree Grower’s Guide, a beginner’s guide to identifying and growing trees from seed, and starting a Community Tree Nursery.