Coppice products are sustainably harvested from deciduous woodlands managed under a traditional coppicing system, where trees are cut on rotation to produce multiple stems that regrow from the stump. This subtopic covers the entire process from understanding the ecological principles of coppicing to sorting and grading timber for specific products, using hand tools to craft items like hurdles or rake handles, and safely producing charcoal in a woodland setting. It integrates practical skills with rigorous health and safety protocols essential for working in outdoor environments.
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