12-29-2005, 08:16 PM
Apparently evidence of coppicing has been found dating back to the Neolithic period. An acre of 20 year-old native woodland might produce 20-25 cords of usable timber. Coppicing can more than double this yield - depending on the species. Coppice timber was actually preferred by the charcoal makers because it was of regular size, easy to handle and load, and required minimal trimming
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books