The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to be working with Woodlands of Ireland, The Hedge Laying Association of Ireland and their partners to host the National Hedgerow Database. The Hedgerow Appraisal System has been developed to facilitate the description and assessment of hedgerows in Ireland. The system comprises a Standard Recording Methodology to allow for consistency of recording of all hedgerow survey data, and a Method for Data Appraisal in order to maximise the value of the data collected. Taken together these contribute to the establishment of a standard accessible National Hedgerow Database.
The Hedgerow Appraisal System, the National Hedgerow Database and the National Hedgerow Database template/Survey Field Sheets are all available to download from the National Standards pages.
Source: National BioDiversity Data Centre – Data Centre Hosts New National Hedgerow Database
