Coppicing is a traditional woodland management technique that involves repeatedly cutting trees down to ground level to stimulate new stem growth, providing a sustainable source of timber, firewood, and enhanced biodiversity. This unit covers the practical skills, tool use, and safety protocols needed to carry out coppicing work effectively, from felling and processing wood to establishing new coppice plots. Learners will gain hands-on competence while appreciating the ecological and heritage significance of coppicing in modern conservation.
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