Geography GCSE
Coppicing
What Coppicing means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Coppicing
A traditional sustainable management technique where trees are cut to their base to encourage new, multiple shoots to grow.
Topics that use Coppicing
- Deciduous woodlands show a range of distinguishing features (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Coppicing in the exam
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