But what makes hedgerows really special as habitats is the diversity in planting: the mix of trees, shrubs and ground flora or herb layer all combine to provide a range of ecosystem services and ...

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland—no matter where they are in the country—says new research.

It could therefore be argued that farmers are negatively interacting with the ecosystem. Some hedgerows are now protected by the government and it is illegal to remove them. This helps to preserve ...