[Bailey]

Hello folks i've been interested in bush craft for over twenty years my experience was gained mainly through conservation (tree surgery and coppicing) I have been a survivalist for a very long time I think I’ve always been a prepper without even knowing it :smile:

 

[AsteroidX]

Welcome from Oregon. My apple trees need cut back this year.

 

[Bailey]

I've found that coppicing produces lumber that is inferior to a naturally growing tree. Is that just me?

Coppicing Seems to have worked here for thousands of years, i guess it's a compromise between what's useful for mankind and what's good for nature and also what you're using the lumber for.
Hazel poles for example are very useful when their about thumb thickness for hurdles and hedge laying it doesn't harm the Hazel to coppice it and as I'm sure you know managed or coppiced wood lands typically last for centuries longer than wild ones.

 

[Bailey]

Welcome from Oregon. My apple trees need cut back this year.

Hello from Nottingham England my bags are packed :grin:

 

[9UC]

Welcome from Nevada.

 

[LunaticFringeInc]

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you here with us.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

Welcome from the piney woods of North Florida

 

[Bailey]

Thank you for the nice welcome.:smile:

 

[inceptor]

Welcome to the forum. We are glad you found us.

 

[Bailey]

Thank you.