Listen "Hedgerows: Ireland’s Wildlife Highways and Biodiversity Boosters"
Episode Synopsis
In this weeks episode of the Feet on the Soil podcast, we discuss Ireland's incredible hedgerows.
Hedgerows are more than just natural boundaries; they are lifelines for Ireland's wildlife, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. In this episode, we explore how these green networks act as "nature’s highways," providing food, shelter, and safe passages for countless species. Learn about the crucial role hedgerows play in carbon storage, flood prevention, and maintaining healthy soil. Join us as we delve into their ecological importance and share ways to protect and appreciate these living fences that connect us with Ireland’s rich natural history.
I hope you enjoy, and try and get outside today.
Hedgerows are more than just natural boundaries; they are lifelines for Ireland's wildlife, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. In this episode, we explore how these green networks act as "nature’s highways," providing food, shelter, and safe passages for countless species. Learn about the crucial role hedgerows play in carbon storage, flood prevention, and maintaining healthy soil. Join us as we delve into their ecological importance and share ways to protect and appreciate these living fences that connect us with Ireland’s rich natural history.
I hope you enjoy, and try and get outside today.
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