Do not trim hedges more than once every two or three years Hedgerows are protected and enhanced Maintain and improve living landscape
Provide an attractive landscape Increase/maintain tourists/visitors to the area Provides rural employment
Increase habitats for invertebrates Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Invertebrates - improve habitat and management
Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Plants - improve habitat and management
Increase winter food sources for birds Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Birds - improve habitat and management
Increase nesting habitats for birds Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Birds - improve habitat and management
Increase habitats for mammals Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Mammals - improve habitat and management