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Conservation ‘gateway drug’: farmers embrace ancient craft of hedge laying

Grant applications in England surge as interest grows in habitat that captures carbon and helps reduce flood risk The ancient craft of hedge laying is experiencing a strong revival as farmers use techniques that peaked in the 18th and…

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Grant applications in England have risen sharply as farmers turn to hedge laying, an ancient craft that peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries. The technique is being used to create habitats that capture carbon, support wildlife and lower flood risk.

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