![]() ![]() A decade in the making, encyclopedic in scope, and written by the hand of a woodsman, Coppice Agroforestry is a deep dive into this ancient practice, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to land it firmly into the 21st century. It subsequently regrows over a period of years without needing to be replanted. The cultural history of coppicing in Europe and North America Tree and shrub anatomy, biology, and woodland ecology A suite of woodland management systems Dozens of handcrafted wood products on a continuum of value, offering a wide range of business opportunities Case studies of diverse coppice-based enterprises Assessing existing forests for coppice potential Designing new resprout silviculture systems Tables highlighting diverse species for various uses A vision of a modern resprout silviculture renaissance. C oppicing is a woodland management method in which the wood from a tree is harvested by cutting a suitable tree near ground level. ![]() ![]() Some well-formed trees can be left in each coupe to establish a ‘coppice with standards’ system. Divide the woodland into equal blocks and coppice within each coupe on a one year cycle. The coupe size should relate to the rotation length. This allows light in to ensure coppice stools regrow. One of the added benefits of coppicing within a woodland is that it promotes biodiversity. Coppice woodland in blocks known as coupes. The principle of coppicing is that you harvest shoots from the stump, or stool, of a cut-down tree. Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture - managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching - for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood Cut and come again forestry - reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies.Ĭoppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture - managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching - for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture.Ĭontextualizing resprout silviculture historically, ecologically, and economically, Coppice Agroforestry explores the potential of this ancient practice for modern times. Coppicing, however, sees a remarkably quick return on investment, and is as traditional as could be. Cut and come again forestry - reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies. ![]()
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