Hedgerows: protecting ecosystems
Hedgerows and lines of trees teem with life, providing nourishment and breeding sites for many animal species, ranging from birds, bats, and insects to small predators (hedgehogs, foxes, stone martens, etc.).
They create ecological corridors facilitating the movement of fauna, while helping to regulate water supply and flow and prevent soil erosion.
Hedgerows are reservoirs for both animal and plant biodiversity. They can restore balance between predators and prey.
Perpendicular to the slope, they make it easier for water to infiltrate the soil, while also promoting water drainage and filtration.
They reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss.
They serve as natural boundaries. They are an identifying feature in the landscape.