350 metres of hedgerows have been enhanced and restored on Levisham Estate thanks to the Traditional Boundary Fund.
Through a combination of coppicing, laying and gapping up, these living fences are critical in helping to improve habitat connection to nearby ancient woodlands.
Vital for biodiversity, hedgerows provide habitat and food for numerous species, from the humble hedgehog to foraging bats and bustling invertebrates.
They are also crucial for soil health, acting as natural barriers to soil erosion and flooding, and play a significant role in carbon capture, helping to mitigate climate change.
Their importance cannot be overstated, as they continue to offer a lifeline for wildlife and a natural solution for environmental challenges.
If you are a land manager within the National Park, we are currently offering annual grants of up to £5,000 to help towards hedgerow creation/regeneration, as well as dry stone wall restoration.
Find out more by heading to our Traditional Boundary Fund page.
Management Plan
This projects supports the following Management Plan objective:
Outcome 2: A nature rich, more biodiverse landscape
Objective 6: Create bigger, better and more joined-up habitats, with nature-rich wildlife corridors extending beyond the National Park boundaries.