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Living hedges and windbreaks in farming history
The article surveys old and modern fence types from stone walls and stump fences to log rail and cow skull barriers. It notes how wild vegetation thrived beside these fences, offering habitat for chipmunks, birds, and other wildlife, and argues for living hedges and shrub windbreaks as practical, aesthetic fencing that protects soil, supports wildlife, and enriches landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
New Hampshire