Coppicing / ˈkɒpɪsɪŋ / is the traditional method in woodland management of cutting down a tree to a stump, which in many species encourages new shoots to grow from the stump or roots, thus …

May 7, 2025 · Coppicing is an old, even ancient, woodland management technique. It involves the cutting of certain trees to stumps, or stools, which then grow new shoots for you to harvest.

Apr 8, 2025 · Coppicing is pruning suitable trees or shrubs back to the ground. Historically, coppicing was a traditional woodland management technique, but it can be used beneficially in a garden. …

What is coppicing? Coppicing is a traditional woodland management technique that dates back to the Stone Age. It involves felling trees at their base to create a ‘stool’ where new shoots will grow. You …

Coppicing is a sustainable forestry technique that uses nature’s capacity for regeneration to continually harvest wood from a living tree. Many hardwood trees will attempt to regrow after being cut down.

As a gardening or woodland management technique, coppicing exploits the ability of certain shrubs and trees to regrow following harsh pruning. A coppiced plant sends up new shoots, often of similar …

Jan 16, 2023 · Coppicing pruning is trimming trees or shrubs in a way that encourages them to sprout back from the roots, suckers, or stumps. It is often done to create renewable wood harvests.

Feb 25, 2025 · Coppicing means cutting trees and shrubs back hard – right to the ground. Coppicing exploits the natural growth pattern of trees: if the main stem has been cut or has fallen, it will send up …

Jun 11, 2025 · Coppicing is an ancient and versatile horticultural technique that involves cutting back trees to their stump to stimulate new growth from the remaining roots. This process has been …

What coppicing is, how it works, best species, rotation cycles, biomass yields, and biodiversity benefits—plus tips to plan, harvest, and regrow coppice woodlands responsibly.