Evolutions and weaknesses - Transformation indices

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Hedges mainly composed of shrubs

A -

Low hedge and trees

B -

Low pruned hedge

C -

Brushwood hedge

D -

Double hedge and trees

 

The low pruned hedge with tall trees in regular alignment, spaced out.
-located especially on the hills and on the lowlands.
-pruned less frequently, trees and shrubs not replaced.

The low pruned hedge.
-present everywhere, in particular near housing.
-mechanisation and cut less frequent (apart from around the stud farms and manors where this type of hedge has remained very beautiful).

The pruned hedge.
-present everywhere along country roads
and on the edges of fields.
-previously pruned on three sides, now pruned
on two sides, they grow upwards more.

The double hedge with tall trees in regular alignment, spaced out.
-exceptional, located near stud farms and manors.
-very well-kept

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