Guide

Hedges – How they can help us respond to Climate and extinction Crises

Summary

Hedgerows have a range of benefits to the local environment and if managed correctly can be significant in allowing wildlife to adapt to climate change

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Author(s): Rob Wolton

Platform: Tree Council

Free

Not linked to qualification

Informational learning

Suitable for:

Children, schools, families

General public, gardeners, ramblers, armchair-enthusiasts etc

Professional interest in hedge management or surveying

Location

Rural

on farmland, in the countryside

Urban

in towns and cities

Comments

Knowledge area(s)

Benefits
- Flood management
- Pollution and environment
- Productivity
- Wildlife and Biodiversity

Management
- Introduction to management