Maintain and improve soil moisture (less wind-less transpiration)
Barriers between organic and non organic crops
Improves natural beauty of the farm
Provides habitat for Bio-diversity
Reduced heating and cooling costs around farm buildings
Reduce soil erosion
Can raise temperature of the soil and air, providing for earlier spring growth
Help to conserve water
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PEI Hedgerow Planting Program
Program Criteria:
Minimum of a one hectare (2.5 acres) land holding and 300 minimum plants required.
Land owners must agree to maintain the trees and shrubs planted under this program for a minimum of 15 years.
Bonafide farmers must have a completed Environmental Farm Plan.
The Hedgerow Planting Program project must be completed according to an approved standard. A representative from the Department will visit the site prior to the start of the project to inspect the site and review options with the landowner.
Double-row hedgerows are preferred and recommended. However, single row hedgerows will also be eligible.
Funding Levels:
The Province is responsible for supplying the seedlings, preparing the site, and having the trees planted.
The Landowner agrees to pay $0.25 / seedling planted.
