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Possible Hedge Fund
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We will run 15 community hedgerow planting events (5 in year 1, 10 in year 2) at farms around the UK. We will work with farms close to urban areas to give both urban and rural communities access to green space and nature while building links between communities. The hedges planted will result in greater carbon drawdown to help tackle the climate crisis, increased habitats for nature and benefits for the local area such as protection from flooding.

Beneficiaries

  • Environment

    Hedges provide food and shelter to a range of insects, birds and mammal as well as reducing soil erosion and protecting plants from wind and flooding, helping increase biodiversity.

  • Animals

    Hedges provide habitats for a range of wildlife and offer nature corridors enabling animals to move about the countryside freely.

  • The General Public / Mankind

    This project will bring people together to take action on the climate crisis. It will provide flood defences and other benefits to local communities and farmers and give both urban and rural communities opportunities to access green space.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 1500

    Volunteers to plant hedges and engage with nature.

  • Reach of your work

    We'll work with at least 15 farms around the UK.

Geographic reach

  • Scotland: Nationwide
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

We will recruit volunteers to tree planting events.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£80,000.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

Project Outcome Targets

Offer opportunities for people to learn about and take action on climate change, and access nature.

Increase carbon drawdown to work towards the UK’s net-zero 2050 target and reduce climate change.

Increase wildlife habitats to improve and conserve biodiversity in rural communities

Project Activities

  • Organise 15 community hedge planting days at farms across the UK.

  • Plant ~15600 trees and whips per year.

  • Conduct community outreach to engage urban and disadvantaged communities to help them access nature.

  • Teach people about local nature and wildlife.

  • Spark discussions about the climate crisis and what we can do to tackle it.

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 13: Climate Action UN SDG 15: Life on Land UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Counting volunteers surveys of volunteers and farmers measure new hedgerows

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

The Banister Charitable Trust

Promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment in the UK

Swire Charitable Trust

Makes grants who protect environment and heritage.
OTHER PARTNERS

Nature Friendly Farming Network

A network of farmers and the public who promote nature friendly and sustainable agriculture.