hedgerow
hedgerow
Definition
hedge·row (hej′rō′)
noun
a row of shrubs, bushes, etc., forming a hedge
hedgerow
Usage Examples
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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