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coppice

/ˈkɒpɪs/

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noun

Dickicht, Gehölz, Unterholz

A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.

Examples :

"The villagers relied on the coppice for firewood each winter, carefully harvesting sections to allow new shoots to grow for the following years. "

Die Dorfbewohner waren jeden Winter auf das Dickicht für Brennholz angewiesen und ernteten sorgfältig Abschnitte, um neuen Trieben zu ermöglichen, für die folgenden Jahre zu wachsen.

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verb

Durch Stockausschlag bewirtschaften

To manage (a wooded area) sustainably, as a coppice, by periodically cutting back woody plants to promote new growth.

Examples :

"Her plan to coppice the woods should keep her self-sufficient in fuel indefinitely."

Ihr Plan, den Wald durch Stockausschlag zu bewirtschaften, sollte sie auf unbestimmte Zeit mit Brennstoff versorgen.

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verb

Ausschlagen, Stockausschlag bilden

To sprout from the stump.

Examples :

"Few conifer species can coppice."

Wenige Nadelbaumarten können Stockausschlag bilden.

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