Jul 26, 2010
Hedgerows are rows of trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants that surround farm fields. They have many benefits to agricultural production including:
- Soil erosion control
- Increased beneficial insect activity
- Air and water quality protection
- Enhanced farm aesthetic and biodiversity.
UC ANR’s free publication, Establishing Hedgerows on Farms in California provides excellent information on this topic and includes:
- Farm plan
- Site selection
- Plant selection
- Site preparation and planting
- Weed management
- Food safety concerns
- Cost
Please see previous related posts for additional information: Free services offered to Ventura Co. growers to improve water quality management , Environmental Quality Incentive Program , and Manage Runoff with Vegetated Buffers .