Thesaurus Term/Concept: HEDGEROW SURVEY
| Identifier | 147306 |
|---|---|
| Class | EVENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Assessment of the age of a hedge based on its nature, condition & the number/type of woody plant species present. Some surveys used the discredited Hooper's hypothesis, which suggests that for every 27m a new woody species invades a hedge every 100 years. |