Hedgerow planting

• Establishment of dense vegetation in a linear design for natural resource conservation using woody plants or perennial grasses.
• improve water quality & provide wildlife habitat.
• a soil conservation measure but also generate fodder & income to marginal farmers.
• contribute to sustainable mountain development through erosion control.

Purpose of Hedgerow Planting:

I. Fodder , cover and corridors for terrestrial wildlife, aquatic organisms.

II.Living fences

III.Boundary delineation

IV.Contour guidelines

V. Screens and barriers to noise, odours and dust.

VI. Improvement of landscape appearance.