Thesaurus Term/Concept: HEDGEROW SURVEY
Identifier | 147306 |
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Class | EVENT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | The assessment of the age of a hedge based on its nature, condition and the number and type of woody plant species present. Most surveys make use of Hooper's hypothesis which states that for every 27m a new woody species invades a hedge every 100 years. |