What’s next#
Several indicators and tools are currently being studied and developed. They can be grouped into two main categories:
Data - Transformation#
Several approaches to better capture user hedge characteristics are under investigation, including:
Splitting hedges based on interface changes (crop changes, land-use changes)
Splitting hedges when a metric crosses a threshold (e.g. height differences)
Metrics and models#
Adding metrics that characterize hedge bases, such as the presence of ditches and embankments
Developing models to characterize the role of hedges, including hydrological functions, wind effects, and more