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Forgotten guardians of biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest: seed rain confirms the ecological role of hedgerows in landscape connectivity

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Analysis shows hedgerows support seed rain and biodiversity in fragmented forest areas, suggesting crucial roles in ecological connectivity.

Hedgerows can increase fruit richness and litter dry weight compared to forest fragments, highlighting their ecological benefits.
The study found seed production in hedgerows to be comparable to that in larger forest areas, reinforcing their role in biodiversity.
Monitoring for a year included setting up seed collectors to evaluate ecological processes related to seed rain in hedgerows.
Results suggest the need for further research on hedgerows, emphasizing their importance in mitigating forest fragmentation effects.

Àvila et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis shows hedgerows support seed rain and biodiversity in fragmented forest areas, suggesting crucial roles in ecological connectivity.