{Tool} Hedgerows: Introduction - Benefits and potential uses. Creator(s): Dietemann, Lauren; Cornuz, Pascale and Niether, Wiebke. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. (2026)
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Summary
This factsheet introduces farmers to the role of hedgerows in modern agriculture, highlighting how they support biodiversity, carbon sequestration, climate resilience, soil and water management, livestock welfare, and farm diversification, while also discussing key management considerations and potential challenges.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Discover how well-managed hedgerows can strengthen climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term value for your farm. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Many farmers are aware of hedgerows but lack practical knowledge about their benefits, climate mitigation and adaptation potential, management requirements, costs, and possible trade-offs. At the same time, hedgerows continue to be lost or poorly managed despite their importance for biodiversity, soil protection, carbon sequestration, livestock welfare, and resilient farming systems |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | This factsheet provides an introduction to hedgerows for farmers, explaining their environmental, agronomic, and climate benefits, potential disadvantages, and practical uses. It helps farmers assess whether hedgerows are suitable for their farms and directs them to further guidance on establishment, management, fodder hedges, and policy support. |
| Country: | Germany, Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | climate change adaptation, carbon sequestration, resilience, woody plants, ecosystem services, environmental protection, pollution control |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English woody plants http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_26837 English ecosystem services http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1348040570280 English environmental protection http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_15898 English pollution control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6078 English carbon sequestration http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331583 English resilience http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374480530924 |
| Subjects: | Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Environmental aspects > Landscape and recreation |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicClimateNET > created in project Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Sustainability > Climate European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge Germany > Other organizations Germany |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101136880 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55107, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55590, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55812, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54290, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55104, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54803, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55948 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Dietemann, Lauren |
| ID Code: | 57907 |
| Deposited On: | 27 Oct 2026 13:23 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2026 13:23 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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