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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.
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.
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.