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Reading a Wood's History: How to Date Boundaries, Banks and Veteran Trees on a Walk

Reading a Wood's History: How to Date Boundaries, Banks and Veteran Trees on a Walk

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October 06, 2026

Boundary banks, coppice stools, pollards and old maps all leave readable traces. Here is how to work out how a British wood was used,...

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Hazel Coppicing for Beginners: A Year-Round Guide to Cutting, Storing and Using Hazel Rods

Hazel Coppicing for Beginners: A Year-Round Guide to Cutting, Storing and Using Hazel Rods

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September 19, 2026

Learn how to coppice a hazel stool by hand — when to cut, how low, rotation lengths, aftercare, and how to store and use the rods.

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