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Poster
RuralHedgerow Rejuvenation Poster
A fantastic poster from PTES. If you are undergoing hedgerow rejuvenation (either coppicing or laying), it can look quite drastic. Print this poster to and…
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RuralA Warwickshire Parish Hedgerows Study – Summary Document
The purpose of the study was to: · Provide up to date information and data on the condition and number of native field hedgerows in…
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WebsiteRuralA Warwickshire Parish Hedgerows Study – Full Study
The purpose of the study was to: · Provide up to date information and data on the condition and number of native field hedgerows in…
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GuideRuralBritain’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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GuideRuralHealthy 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.
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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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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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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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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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