hedgerow - use in sentences

Converse of subject

  • bound: The site is bounded by mature hedgerows to three sides whilst the north boundary consists of a deciduous woodland.
  • enclose: They are enclosed by dense hedgerows with numerous hedgerow trees, which create strong field patterns.

Converse of object

  • overgrow: Overgrown, dense hedgerows, containing stands of willow.
  • remove: To get permission to remove a hedgerow you must write to the Boro Council.
  • restore: Restored hedgerows will act as corridors for plants and animals, and provide habitat for a range of wildlife.

Adjective modifier

  • species-rich: Within the UK Biodiversity Action Plan ancient and species-rich hedgerows are recognized as a priority habitat, in need of conservation.
  • gappy: They are enclosed by a mixture of stone walls, wire fencing and rough, gappy hedgerows.
  • bushy: Woodland limited in extent but bushy hedgerows and hedgerow trees give sheltered character.
  • dense: They are enclosed by dense hedgerows with numerous hedgerow trees, which create strong field patterns.
  • mature: There is already a good mature hedgerow on some sides of the site.
  • ancient: H. At the end of the walk notice the ancient hedgerow on your right.

Modifies a noun

  • planting: Some local authorities offer small-scale tree and hedgerow planting grants.
  • tree: Six thousand hedgerow trees were planted last season to restore the historic field patterns on some of the higher ground.
  • oak: Field boundaries are tall hedges of hawthorn and hazel with hedgerow oaks or ash.
  • shrub: Hedgerow shrubs such as hawthorn and bramble will provide fruits for food.
  • restoration: A program of hedgerow restoration is proposed in order to maintain traditional boundary patterns.
  • removal: There is much evidence of hedgerow removal in areas with good quality farmland.

Noun used with modifier

  • hawthorn: Fields within basin enclosed by dense, hawthorn hedgerows with numerous, well-spaced hedgerow trees; hedgerows on margins are predominantly gorse.
  • gorse: Robust field pattern reinforced by stone walls and gorse hedgerows.
  • countryside: Hedgerow regulations It is against the law to remove most countryside hedgerows without permission.

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