Pollarding And Coppicing Flashcards
1
Q
What is pollarding?
A
When you cut off high branches of a tree to encourage new growth at the top
2
Q
What are the positive effects of pollarding
A
- reduces the amount of shade cast on
- reduces amount of debris from twigs and leaf litter
3
Q
What is coppicing?
A
Coppicing is when trees are cut to a ‘stool’
4
Q
What are the positive effects of coppicing?
A
- a sustainable supply of wood is provided
