coppice landscapes

Coppicing Hazel for Landscape Use

When we talk of coppicing, we think of traditional woodland management, with acres of an evenly aged monoculture of coppice stools. These would be cut in cyclical coupes, typically on a seven to twenty year rotation, dependant upon species and intended use. There is, however, another way to use the method of coppicing (cutting a

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Coppice as an Urban Landscape (Eco)System

To create more vibrant, ecologically oriented urban landscapes, we need to change our perception of what landscapes are and how we manage them. Usually, maintenance is seen as a burden, when it should be appreciated as an asset, providing social and environment health and ecosystem services. A landscape ecosystem should not be a static thing,

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