Capture Carbon with Hedgerows

Native plant hedgerows can be a solution to climate change! Hedgerows include a variety of trees and shrubs that are adapted to their native area. These long-lived plants take carbon from the atmosphere, storing it in the soil and mitigating climate change impacts. Many farmers and ranchers in Yolo County started planting hedgerows decades ago, and now UC Davis researchers have discovered how effective they are at sequestering carbon. The native plants in hedgerows also help with soil health and create habitat. Deeply rooted grasses help with water infiltration, and because they stay green longer than non-native plants, they can be much more tolerant of wildfires. Featuring Jeanne Wirka, Center for Land-Based Learning; Rachael Long, UC ANR; Julia Michaels and Jeff Quiter, Hedgerow Farms. This video is a collaboration of the Center for Land-Based Learning, Bright Coast Productions, with guidance from Yolo County farmers and other partners. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. @landbasedlearning @Brightcoastproductionschannel