Working With Trees

Question 1

Coppicing

Answer 1

Stock Aufschlag

Question 2

Pollarding

Answer 2

When the tops of trees are cut off to prevent animals from eating them. Pollarding is also done to keep trees from overshadowing houses or tangling in overhead wires.

Question 3

Selective felling

Answer 3

Tree farming for the best quality.

Question 4

Clear cutting/ Kahlschläge

Answer 4

Patch cleared, some left to reproduce

Question 5

Conifer forests vs broadleaf forests.

Answer 5

Conifer forests grow quicker allowing for more regular harvests, but cannot sustain wildlife. On the other hand, broadleaf forests can sustain wildlife, but take longer to grow.