π± Old farming trick is back for wildlife and less flooding
An ancient farming practice called hedge laying is seeing a major revival across England. Two thousand five hundred farmers are applying to restore one thousand three hundred kilometers of mature hedgerows. This effort is supported by a government grant pot of Β£225m made available this year. Mature hedgerows act as carbon sinks, boosting biodiversity and slowing down floodwaters. Farmers are hoping for quick approvals to give these vital hedges a new lease on life. πΏ