What is another word for bocage?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒke͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Bocage, a French term meaning a dense growth of trees or bushes interspersed with fields or pasture, has a host of synonyms depending on the region, habitat, culture, and language. Hedgerow, copse, thicket, woodland, grove, and bosquet are some English synonyms for bocage, while silvopasture, montado, dehesa, agroforestry, and savanna might be appropriate for other continents and landscapes. In essence, bocage depicts a mosaic of vegetation, offering shelter, food, and shade to diverse fauna and flora. It also serves as a natural barrier, erosion control, and a mark of human settlement and management. Whatever the term, bocage is a source of ecological, cultural, and aesthetic values that deserve protection and appreciation.
