Hedgerows could be good for the environment and agriculture
By Hicbd
Fri Dec 17 2021 10:06 am
"Hedges help conserve precious soil by acting as windbreaks, and absorbing rainwater that would otherwise wash it from the fields. They’re a haven for vital insects, which pollinate our crops. They provide shelter for livestock from rain, sun, gales and snow, as well as adding diversity to their diet. (Sick sheep and cattle seek out herbal medicines from hedgerow plants.) They can be harvested for everything from nuts, berries and herbs to an impressive crop of sustainable wood fuel. And hedges store and sequester carbon – putting them in the literal frontline of our bid to tackle the climate crisis."
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