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RuralImproving 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…
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learning
GuideGarden, Rural, UrbanHedgerow 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…
Free
Informational learning
VideoRuralIntroduction 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,…
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Informational learning
Book - PaperbackRuralThe Living History of our Hedgerows
A Guide to dating Hedgerows
A survey of British Hedgerows and identification guide to hedgerow plants
May require purchase
Informational learning
GuideRural, UrbanGreat British Hedgerow Survey
Main website for the Great British Hedgerow Survey, introduction and how to get involved
Free
Informational learning
Book - PaperbackRuralHedgerow Evaluation and Grading System (HEGS)
A methodology for the ecological survey, evaluation and grading of hedgerows
A methodology for the ecological survey, evaluation and grading of hedgerows
May require purchase
Informational learning
GuideRural, UrbanGreat British Hedgerow Survey
Hedgerow survey Guide
A pdf copy of the Great British Hedgerow Survey Form
Free
Informational learning
VideoRuralHedgerow Project Film Final
Hedgerow Project Film Final
A short film on the Watlington Hedgerow Project, which is aimed at sequestering carbon and improving biodiversity
Free
Informational learning
GuideRuralHedgerow Biodiversity Protocol 2015 User Guide
A protocol for monitoring the impacts of harvesting hedges for woodfuel
Technical guide to help with decision making when planning hedgerow management for woodfuel
Free
Informational learning
VideoRural, UrbanHow to Survey a Hedge – the Great British Hedgerow Survey
How to Survey a Hedge - the Great British Hedgerow Survey
The Great British Hedgerow Survey is an easy survey method to help health-check hedges and measure its condition and ongoing management needs
Free
Informational learning