PM 28 - Restore and enhance existing scrub

Code

PM 28

Measure

Restore and enhance existing scrub

Description

Scrub often develops naturally when areas have been left unmanaged and therefore suffers from practices to improve and manage other habitats. Management practices to increase species diversity, create a diverse age structure and clearing glades or rides will improve the quality of this habitat.

Wider environmental benefits

Increasing woodland cover Improving air quality Improving water quality Increasing flood risk management Reducing climate change impact Improving soil health Promoting nature friendly farming Controlling invasive species

Links to additional information and guidance

https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/72031

Priority

Scrub and mosaic habitats are safeguarded, restored and created

Priority description

Scrub and mosaic habitats may often be overlooked habitats, but they provide vital homes for a diversity of wildlife, and act as important edge and buffer habitat between other habitats, such as woodlands, orchards, or grasslands. Scrub often has dense vegetation cover, which provides ideal nesting habitat for a variety of bird species, as well as providing a nectar source for several invertebrates.