Hedgerow Conservation & Maintenance

What was the main purpose for the establishment of hedgerows?

• To provide food for wildlife

• For aesthetic purposes

• For managing livestock and identifying property boundaries

• To act as a carbon sink

In which centuries were most hedgerows in Northern Ireland planted?

• 20th and 21st centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 14th and 15th centuries

What traditional techniques were used to manage hedgerows?

• Pruning and grafting

• Laying and copsing

• Fertilizing and watering

• Burning and replanting

Why are hedgerows important for wildlife?

• They provide a place for wildlife to hibernate

• They are a source of fresh water

• They offer a corridor link through the landscape

• They provide a habitat for aquatic life

How do hedgerows benefit livestock?

• By providing food

• By offering shelter from the elements

• By serving as a water source

• By acting as a breeding ground

What is a significant environmental benefit of hedgerows?

• They increase noise pollution

• They increase soil erosion

• They reduce air quality

• They act as a carbon sink

What is the impact of regular cutting on hedgerows?

• It increases their height

• It can lead to defunct, low-value hedgerows

• It makes them more robust

• It enhances their biodiversity

What should be the ideal structure of a hedgerow?

• Short and sparse

• Tall and narrow

• Thick, dense, and wide at the bottom

• Thin and uniform

What is the recommended cutting cycle for maximum benefits to wildlife?

• Every three years

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every year

What is the benefit of cutting hedgerows in late winter?

• It reduces the number of flowers

• It produces more berries for the following year

• It decreases the number of pollinators

• It increases the growth rate