Hedgerows

Hedgerows are important heritage features. Varying greatly in form and species, they help to form the local and regional character of the landscape. Hedgerows provide food and shelter for insects, birds and other animals, forming corridors that permit wildlife to move between habitats.

County Kildare’s hedgerow network is a huge asset to the county, being valuable in terms of agriculture, landscape, wild flora and fauna, water quality, carbon sequestration and employment. Before this survey was carried out relatively little detailed information was known about the resource.

In the summer of 2006 field recording of hedgerows was carried out using a standard methodology in 18 sample 1 km squares distributed evenly around the county, covering approximately 1% of its total area. The focus of the survey was to record information on the extent, species composition, structure, condition and management of hedgerows.

County Kildare Hedgerow Survey by N. Foulkes, 2006

Executive Summary: County Kildare Hedgerow Survey             Click Here

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