hedgerow

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.