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coppicing

coppicing

8.3
A way of cutting trees back regularly so they grow new shoots
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒpɪsɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers in the region practice coppicing to ensure a sustainable supply of timber for building.

Examples

  • The traditional method of coppicing has been used for centuries to maintain the health of the forest.

  • A shaw is a thicket or small wood, whereas a copse is a thicket or small wood that is or has been managed by coppicing, so a copse is a shaw, but a shaw isn't necessarily a copse.

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  • Coppicing is an ancient technique where trees are coppicing to promote new growth in woodlands.

Antonyms

neglect
100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

How Severe

coppicing
  • Specialized
8.3
pollard
  • UK
9.9
taille
  • Specialized
9.9
trimming
8 2.3

Surface Forms

coppicing singular
coppicings plural

Morphology

coppicing = coppice (transparent) = coppice + ing

A straightforward gerund/nominal formation from the verb 'coppice'; the practice name is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

The word coppicing comes from the older word coppice, which meant 'to cut back' or 'to trim' trees. So coppicing is the practice of cutting trees close to the ground so new shoots will grow and the woodland stays healthy.