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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Scientist enlists pupils to see how hedges can make greener schools

A hedge beside a footpath
A new project by the Royal Horticultural Society aims to find out the best species of hedge to plant in urban areas. Photograph: RHS Images/PA

Ever thought there should be more hedges in playgrounds? A group of urban schoolchildren are going to be taking part in a scientific study to see what impact a hedge can have.

A project by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) aims to find out the best species of hedge to plant in urban areas, so it can be rolled out across state schools that suffer from air pollution and a lack of green space.

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