Organism

Ash

TL;DR

Hardwood tree commonly coppiced in traditional European woodland management.

Fraxinus spp.

Tree · Temperate forests, Europe and North America

Hardwood tree commonly coppiced in traditional European woodland management. Ash regenerates well from cut stumps, producing straight poles valued for tool handles and firewood. Part of the suite of coppice trees alongside oak, willow, and hazel.

Notable Traits of Ash

  • Good coppice species
  • Produces straight poles
  • Traditional tool-making wood

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