This describes the zone where the countryside merges with the urban area. Outlying areas of housing may be surrounded by woods and farm land which may in turn be surrounded by conurbation. The urban fringe is important because this is the area where people most often meet nature and where wildlife is under the greatest pressure as a result.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21605
predominantly open land on the edge of an existing urban area.
Found on
http://www.lawsonfairbank.co.uk/planning-glossary.html
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