Roadsides in Kentucky

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The roadsides in central Kentucky, particulary the horse farm areas, have been noted for years for having beautiful landscapes, particularly because of the respect for the trees that grow in fence rows and provide shade for the horses, cattle and other livestock. They also provide living rooms for wildlife. Did the early settlers read the laws in the bible where God said to not reap your fields to the edges to provide food for the poor and the wildlife? Or were they too lazy to keep the hedges out of the fences? I opt for the former. Too bad that the county I live in opts for the latter, and anyone who doesn't keep his fence row trimmed out is considered lazy...we must have control! To the detriment of every sensibility. I much prefer the beauty and practicality of trees, and the sometimes wild look of a working farm.