1. a method of woodland management that involves cutting trees or shrubs to ground level to promote new growth
Usage: forestry

1. to cut down trees or shrubs to ground level to encourage new shoots to grow
Usage: forestry

Examples

• Coppicing has been practiced in European forests for centuries.
• The hazel trees were ready for coppicing after seven years of growth.
• Traditional coppicing creates diverse habitats for wildlife.
• They are coppicing the willow trees to harvest flexible branches.
• The forester explained the benefits of coppicing for sustainable wood production.
• Coppicing allows the same tree to be harvested multiple times over its lifetime.