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Thesaurus Term/Concept: HEDGEROW SURVEY
| Identifier |
147306 |
| 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. |
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