High-tech hedgerow map

Hedgerows have been a very important part of Britain’s landscapes since farming first began in the Bronze Age (2300–800BC). They were traditionally used to mark out the boundaries of people’s land and to keep farm animals in certain areas. Hedgerows contain lots of different plant species and are home to insects, birds and small mammals. They also absorb and store lots of carbon, which helps to reduce the amount of carbon d...

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