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Table 5.1 below lists the suitable native or naturalised species for the hedge types described in the preceding section. Species are listed in approximate order of suitability, but this will vary according to site conditions and other factors. Further information on each species is given in table 5.2, and in the species descriptions in chapter 5.

When making the choice of species, bear in mind that the species in existing hedges in the neighbourhood are there for the good reason that they thrive in the locality and are suitable for the intended purpose, and give the best guide to the choice of species.

Table 5.1: Hedging species for different uses

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