Environment
Environmental Impact
Hedgerows and habitat connectivity Cheshire Wildlife Trust highlights Adlington’s “small fields with high hedgerows” and abundant woodland, forming “a network of habitats” linking the Peak District to the Cheshire Plain 1. Hedgerows are vital wildlife corridors, providing cover and food for birds, insects and small mammals 2. Removing them would sever these habitat links. As the Forestry Commission notes, ancient hedges are a habitat “like no other”, underpinning pollinator networks and helping meet carbon sequestration goals 3.
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Hedgerows and habitat connectivity Cheshire Wildlife Trust highlights Adlington’s “small fields with high hedgerows” and abundant woodland, forming “a network of habitats” linking the Peak District to the Cheshire Plain 1. Hedgerows are vital wildlife corridors, providing cover and food for birds, insects and small mammals 2. Removing them would sever these habitat links. As the Forestry Commission notes, ancient hedges are a habitat “like no other”, underpinning pollinator networks and helping meet carbon sequestration goals 3.
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