Source: NOAA 'Hedgerows are not only an intrinsic part of England's rural heritage, they can also be a real asset in helping to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises,' said project leader Dr ...

There was no statistically significant change in the overall length of managed hedgerows in England between 2007 and 2023, which is estimated to have remained at around 400,000km. The proportion ...

The NFU has responded to the government's consultation on the regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for hedgerow ...

Farmers may turn their backs on environmental work for more intensive food production after the government suddenly closed a ...

About half of Britain's hedgerows were lost between the 1940s and 1990s, mostly in England, due to intensive farming and development. According to the Woodland Trust, around 118,000 miles of ...

SFI pays farmers in England to manage land to protect soil, restore hedgerows and boost nature recovery. The government said it had been a success, with 37,000 funding agreements agreed.

The UK government has stopped accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), citing full budget ...

A HEDGEROW in Carlisle can be removed as part of a major project for the city Cumberland Council planners have ruled. The application was for a site on land at Grace Lane and Dalston Road and it will ...

Larger field size means more space to grow more crops. Loss of hedgerows leads to a loss of animal habitat, which leads to a loss of biodiversity. Increased yield means increased profit for farmers.