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Why 20%
archantlocalimpact • May 14, 2021
The WildEast Pledge challenges us all to devote 20% of whatever we have to make space for nature to recover.
Whether this be a farm, industrial estate, churchyard, allotment, school, back garden or window box.
But why 20%? A group of respected academics argue this is the figure needed to save threatened plants and animals and to restore habitat on farms and other working landscapes.
Read the full article here https://theconversation.com/to-save-threatened-plants-and-animals-restore-habitat-on-farms-ranches-and-other-working-lands-148523?fbclid=IwAR0vv2GNzRMbIGFP2z7962qYNYIH972eWgbUbdS5mZ7sIyF4VXY7qhHCx3w
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Broad bushy hedges, or WildEdges , can become substantial ecological assets whilst increasing crop productivity for the farmer. WildEast estimate that 5% (62,500 hectares) of the 20% of wildlife habitat required, could come from WildEdges. Working together, WildEast and Land App will equip farmers with the toolkit that they need to transform their farmland hedges into rich wildlife habitat. 80% of the WildEast footprint is agricultural land. WildEast and LandApp aim to enable landowners to broaden hedges to increase space for wildlife. If you're having difficulty viewing the below Wild Story, please head here.