Conservation Headland

Conservation Headland

Definition: Conservation Headland

Conservation Headland: Conservation headland noun an area between the edge of a crop and the first tractor tramline that is treated less intensively with pesticides so that a range of broadleaved weeds and beneficial insects survive, used as a method of encouraging biodiversity. ‘The achievements of The Allerton Project at Loddington in improving populations of wildlife and game are widely recognized. Until recently this has been done by improving field margins, managing set-aside for game and wildlife, installing beetle banks and by conservation headlands.’ [Arable Farming]. Utilizing conservation headlands promotes biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.