Morris, R. M.; Oreszczyn, S. M.; Stoate, C. and Lane, A. B.
(2002).
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Abstract
Boundary vegetation is an important resource for farmland wildlife, for biodiversity and as a landscape component. However, the management of such areas has been generally neglected over recent years. This paper draws on the findings from two studies of farmers' and others' perceptions of field boundary management, to suggest ways of ameliorating this. The studies used complementary techniques - a detailed questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews. Management of field boundaries varied, depending on the way farmers perceived and valued them and on a range of external influences. While commercial aspects generally dominated field boundary management, both farmers, professionals and the wider public also appreciated hedgerows as landscape or countryside features. The study suggests it may be useful to build on or influence these attitudes to maintain or enhance the conservation value of field boundary vegetation.
| Item Type: | Conference Item |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2002 The Authors |
| ISSN: | 0572-7022 |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Mathematics, Computing and Technology Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Design, Development, Environment and Materials Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Communication and Systems |
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| Item ID: | 5473 |
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| Date Deposited: | 27 Sep 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Feb 2012 04:11 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/5473 |
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