North Cornwall
Tags: SUBURBS; WAREHOUSES; APARTMENT houses; WALLS; VALLEYS; WINDBREAKS, shelterbelts, etc.
Related Articles
- Bucks in the Big Country. Vaznis, Bill // Field & Stream;Aug2008, Vol. 113 Issue 4, pW10
The article presents the author's suggestions on how location plays an important role in deer hunting. The author suggests that one should zero in on hedgerows, stone walls, and creek beds as prime buck travel corridors. He also states that new growth attracts deer wherever gas, power, or...
- Movement takes root to save Britain's beloved hedgerows. Sloane, Wendy // Christian Science Monitor;9/16/97, Vol. 89 Issue 204, p10
Examines efforts by environmentalists to preserve the hedgerows of Britain in 1997. Species of animals and plants that hedgerows are home to; The role that hedgerows play in local culture; Amount of hedgerows left in Britain; The agricultural advantages of hedgerows; History of hedgerows;...
- Against the wind. Hofferber, Michael // Country Journal;Sep/Oct97, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p22
Proposes ways on how to make windbreaks for garden protection in times of different weather changes. Instructions on planting windbreaks; Selection of plant species used in windbreaks; Considerations in planting stocks and nursing trees. INSET: Helpful books..
- Hedgerows, wildlife and the land. Eschbach, Herb // Conservationist;Feb95, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p22
Focuses on the hedgerows behind the author's family farm in New York. Description; Origins; Animal inhabitants; Camping experiences.
- Living Fences. Wayland, Bridget // Harrowsmith Country Life (11908416);May/Jun2001, Vol. 25 Issue 158, p36
Focuses on hedgerows or rows of plants that serve as fences for fields. Reason for the disappearance of hedgerows in farmlands; Advantages of planting hedgerows; Importance of hedgerows in wildlife conservation.
- Shelterbelts. Johnston, Jeff // Natural Life;Sep/Oct97, Issue 57, p4
Discusses the ecological importance of shelterbelt, a row or rows of trees planted across the prevailing wind direction to slow or deflect the wind. Alteration of microclimate around home, gardens or fields; Lessen the drying effect of winds on crops; Reduction of stress on nearby crops,...
- A fight to save England's hedgerows. // American Nurseryman;03/01/97, Vol. 185 Issue 5, p14
Lauds the efforts of the members of the Herefordshire branch of the Council for the Protection of Rural England to protect the hedgerows of England and Wales from being destroyed by urban development. Historic value of hedgerows.
- Outsmarting frost. Hill, Lewis; Hill, Nancy // Country Journal;Sep/Oct97, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p66
Discusses means to prevent crop damages in United States brought about by frost. Use of sheet covers in protecting harvests; Methods in the delivery of plant water supply; Creation of windbreaks for areas that experiences a windy atmosphere; Measures and precautions to consider in growing crops.
- EAST OXFORDSHIRE: STOKE TALMAGE . STONOR. // English Country Guides;1999, p57
The article features several towns and villages in Oxfordshire, England. Stoke Talmage is the location of a few 17th century brick and timber properties. It is surrounded by deep hedgerows. The village of Stonor constitutes a cluster of 19th century workers' cottages near the gates to Stonor...
