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RuralBritain’s hedges need to grow up! Harnessing the full potential of our hedgerows
Hedgerow trimming for wildlife, carbon and farming
Article by Colin Clutterbuck for the National Hedge Laying Society newsletter outlining exciting and innovative way of trimming to create a hedgerow shape excellent for…
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learning
AcademicRuralDoes 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.
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learning
AcademicRuralWhich 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
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Informational learning
AcademicRuralCo-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
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Informational learning
VideoRuralManaging Healthy Hedgerows
Tipperary Dairy Farmer, John Fogarty discusses the management of hedgerows on his farm.
Tipperary Dairy Farmer, John Fogarty discusses the management of hedgerows on his farm. In spring, Bees and other pollinators need to feed on the pollen…
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Informational learning
GuideRuralThe Natural Capital of Hedges: Briefing note
The ecosystem services provided by hedges
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Informational learning
GuideRuralCase study: Bumper crops from hedgerows
Case study of a farm where hedges are managed to provide the maximum range of habitats for wildlife, whilst maintaining hedges as a physical barrier…
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Informational learning
GuideRuralProductive hedges: Guidance on bringing Britain’s hedges back into the farm business
How to make the most of hedgerows and bring them back into the farm business
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Informational learning
GuideRuralDefinition of Favourable Conservation Status for Hedgerows (RP2943)
Natural England's view on Favourable Conservation Status (FCS) for hedgerows in England
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Informational learning
GuideRural, UrbanBriefing Sheet: Hedgerows
An exploration of the benefits hedgerows provide the surrounding environment and the impacts of hedgerow management
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Informational learning