1. small woods or thickets consisting of trees or shrubs that are periodically cut down to ground level to promote new growth

1. cuts down trees or shrubs to ground level to encourage new growth

Examples

• The ancient coppices provided sustainable wood for the village.
• Hazel coppices were traditionally managed for basket weaving.
• Wildlife thrives in the diverse habitats created by coppices.
• The forester coppices the woodland every seven years.
• She coppices the willow trees each winter for craft materials.
• The farmer coppices his hedgerows to maintain their density.
• These coppices have been managed the same way for centuries.