Breakdown of payment rates for hedgerow planting, management, and maintenance under Countryside Stewardship and SFI, along with additional support for capital items like fencing and biosecurity measures.
Overview of grants available for managing hedgerow tree health, including funding under the Tree Health Pilot Scheme for felling, restocking, and biosecurity measures to control pests and diseases like ash dieback and oak processionary moth (OPM).
Detailed guide on using the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for hedgerow management, covering eligibility, payment rates for specific actions (assessment, management, and tree maintenance), and how to combine SFI with other grant schemes for comprehensive support.
Overview of the main hedgerow grant schemes in England, including Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive options, as well as private and environmental funding opportunities for planting, restoring, and managing hedgerows.
A guide to identifying and preventing common tree diseases in hedgerows and gardens, with tips on recognising symptoms and implementing practices to maintain tree and hedgerow health.
An introduction to managing tree health in hedgerows and small woodlands, covering the importance of healthy trees, common threats like pests and poor soil, and basic techniques for assessing tree health.
Hedgerows help manage water on farmland by reducing soil erosion, improving moisture retention, and preventing flooding through strategic planting and integration with sustainable farming practices.
A practical guide to hedgerow maintenance, covering the best times for pruning, hedge-laying techniques to rejuvenate old hedgerows, and tools and methods for ensuring long-term health and function.
Managing hedgerows to enhance biodiversity involves supporting pollinators, birds, and mammals through techniques like rotational cutting and hedge-laying, while balancing wildlife conservation with agricultural needs.