Hedges
Last updated: 20/08/2009
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In Cornwall, a hedge is generally a built
structure or bank with or without a stone facing. Frequently, these
are topped with woody trees, plants and shrubs and, sometimes but
not always, form hedgerows. They have defined our landscape for
centuries and today provide a distinct local identity quite
different from other areas of the country where hedgerows are more
common.
In urban areas and around our gardens more formal planted hedges
or hedgerows may be found. These provide shelter, protection,
seclusion, privacy and a backdrop, for other plants and
features. However, they do require management and can
sometimes cause problems for our neighbours.
In these pages we have tried to provide a range of information
to enable you to celebrate, understand and manage hedges and
hedgerows in all their variations.
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