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Hedges to subdivide fields and provide environmental benefits

Submitted by Philippe Lanceleur on
Hedge to separate/subdivide fields
Case study id
technologies_6266
Local name
Hecken und Baumreihen zur Unterteilung von Feldern
Location
POINT (14.904113387872 51.130694605576)
Country
Germany
Link
View the factsheet on Wocat
Summary
Hedges are structured shrub communities that subdivide fields, reduce soil erosion, and provide valuable semi-natural habitats.
Main purpose
improve production
reduce, prevent, restore land degradation
conserve ecosystem
preserve/ improve biodiversity
adapt to climate change/ extremes and its impacts