No Such Thing As A Fish

425: No Such Thing As The Ken Ages

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May 6, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Dan's Hedge Society

  • Dan Schreiber lived in the countryside and joined a local hedge society.
  • The society focused on protecting wildlife and preventing hedge removal.
INSIGHT

Hooper's Rule for Hedge Age

  • Hooper's rule estimates hedge age by multiplying species count in a 30-yard stretch by 110 and adding 30 years.
  • The rule's accuracy is disputed, with recommendations to consult local history for better estimation.
ANECDOTE

Two Years in a Hedgerow

  • Ecologist Robert Walton spent two years studying a single hedgerow, documenting over 2,000 species.
  • This highlighted the biodiversity of hedges and their underappreciated ecological importance.
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