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Hedgerow Burning
The art of burning hedgerows is a long standing tradition practiced by farmers in the United Kingdom throughout its long and deep history. Hedgerows have traditionally been used as borders for landowners and as boundaries for pasture, often connecting one field to another and helping to create a wall of separation from public land. By containing animals in one field and separating them from people and roads, farmers could often benefit from the hedgerows in both a practical and economical way. Unfortunately, due to environmental concerns and the slow process of hedge clearance, it became increasingly difficult for the practice of burning to be legally allowed.
The primary benefit of burning hedgerows for farmers is that it can clear away large amounts of vegetation very quickly and efficiently. In areas where there is a great deal of vegetation, this can be particularly important to some farmers. Burning can also reduce the amount of material that must be collected and inserted into the border in order to create a dampening barrier between the edges of fields. Burning hedgerows also helps to still stubborn roots, which can make it much easier to dig through the soil when fencing or ditching is necessary.
Ironically, the practice of burning hedgerows can also be beneficial to the environment. By minimizing the amount of material entering the environment, burning can reduce pollution and the potential for harmful substances to be released into the atmosphere. Burning can also assist in the cycling of beneficial nutrients that break down and help to enrich the soil.
Since 2006, it has been illegal to burn hedgerows in the United Kingdom without a valid permit. However, the government does recognize the value of burning in some situations and so fire permits for controlled burning can be obtained in some areas. These permits serve to ensure that the area is properly monitored during the burning and that it does not become a danger for other inhabitants in the area.
In addition to the regulations that currently exist to regulate hedge burning, the United Kingdoms Wildlife and countryside Act of 1981 also provides useful advice on burning and its implications on wildlife. Such advice might include the identification of specific wildlife corridors and adding extra protective measures to ensure that wildlife is not unduly harmed by the burning.
Overall, the practice of burning hedgerows can be an effective and efficient way of managing vegetation in an area. Providing this process is adequately monitored and is done in accordance with the necessary regulations and guidelines, it can be both beneficial to farmers and help contribute to a healthier environment.
