Carbon emissions are a major concern for all governments at the moment, with plenty of publicity on the problem of global warming and atmospheric health. At the same time, across the British Isles, vast amounts of foliage are being stripped out of the countryside and denied the chance to effectively replenish. As green foliage is widely known to absorb CO2 (rapidly converting it to oxygen), this makes no sense whatsoever.
HOW MUCH CARBON ABSORPTION IS LOST THROUGH THE DRASTIC CUT-BACK OF HEDGEROW EVERY YEAR?
My investigations have failed to conclude a satisfactory reason for annual cutting with flail/rotary tractors. Could it be that thugging has just become a habit that, left unchecked, has become an alarming threat? Whatever the reason, failure to act in defence of hedgerows amounts to hypocrisy in any context that relates to a green agenda.
Hard cutting to this degree is of no benefit to ecology, the planet, to livestock, or to society. Our mental welfare is supported by the natural environment - this is why we have footpaths and a Right to Roam decree. A healthy ecosystem supports the planet, people, livestock and wild populations. Responsible landowners support the living landscape in their care.
Natural England, the British Trust for Ornithology, the RSPB and other organisations advocate rotational or incremental cutting to allow hedge plants to fruit and develop normally. Get in touch if you would like signposts to the most appropriate advisory bodies.
[email protected]
HOW MUCH CARBON ABSORPTION IS LOST THROUGH THE DRASTIC CUT-BACK OF HEDGEROW EVERY YEAR?
My investigations have failed to conclude a satisfactory reason for annual cutting with flail/rotary tractors. Could it be that thugging has just become a habit that, left unchecked, has become an alarming threat? Whatever the reason, failure to act in defence of hedgerows amounts to hypocrisy in any context that relates to a green agenda.
Hard cutting to this degree is of no benefit to ecology, the planet, to livestock, or to society. Our mental welfare is supported by the natural environment - this is why we have footpaths and a Right to Roam decree. A healthy ecosystem supports the planet, people, livestock and wild populations. Responsible landowners support the living landscape in their care.
Natural England, the British Trust for Ornithology, the RSPB and other organisations advocate rotational or incremental cutting to allow hedge plants to fruit and develop normally. Get in touch if you would like signposts to the most appropriate advisory bodies.
[email protected]
