Fundamentals of Coppicing and Pollarding

Learn how to manage trees and shrubs to resprout after harvest, yielding fuelwood, fenceposts, building poles, craft and weaving material, livestock fodder, decorative stems for the floral industry, biomass, and much more.

– Examine dozens of on-site examples of coppicing and pollarding and learn best practices
– Learn about the wood properties and sprouting abilities of well over 20 different species
– Help harvest and process materials from several coppice stools and pollarded trees
– Leave with stem cuttings from a few of the fastest-growing and reliable coppicing species
– Discuss the potential for applying these techniques on your land