Transferring tree adaptation knowledge from forests to bocage landscapes

Disseminate knowledge and collaborate with bocage and agroforestry practitioners to identify climate-resilient tree species for hedgerows using the Normandy "Guide to Choosing Tree Species" (2018), adapting forestry tools for bocage landscapes. The guide supports species selection based on site conditions and climate projections, though its use in open-field hedges is limited due to reliance on herbaceous indicators often disrupted by fertilisation. Bocage systems offer greater species flexibility due to richer soils and higher water retention, making them suitable for non-timber species. The focus is on enhancing resilience through targeted species selection and knowledge transfer.