are one design element for separating space.
They are a separation of like or unlike land-uses by an intervening parcel or perimeter of land within parcels.
Boundary acreage separating adjacent properties
narrow |
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hedgerow | |
medium |
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shrubs | |
wide |
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forest |
Gardens attract more animals.
Shrubs are variable buffers and work well with forests.
Forest path.
The edges surrounding lakes can provide a sense of buffer size & extent.