Height of Bocage/Hedges/Hedgerows final ruling

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A quick says otherwise, and several references come up with this summation:Key Aspects of the Bocage Hedgerows:

• Structure: They consist of a sturdy embankment (often 3 to 5 feet high) with a thick, tangled hedge of small trees, bushes, and vines growing on top, often bringing the total barrier height closer to 15 feet.
  
• Historical Context (1944): During the Battle of Normandy, these hedgerows were on average about 5 meters (around 16 feet) tall.
  
• Sunken Lanes: Because many hedgerows run alongside sunken lanes (roads eroded over centuries), the combination of the bank and the hedge can cause them to tower up to 20 feet or more over the road bed.
  
• Composition: The vegetation consists of dense brambles, shrubs, and small trees—such as oak, ash, and hazel—making them nearly impossible to cut through with standard equipment, creating a significant barrier.
  
• Density: The region, particularly the Manche department, is known for its high density of these hedges, with some areas featuring an average of over 100 meters of hedge per hectare.