Coppice Collection (#2)

Cut stems made into stakes, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Coppiced stool and log pile, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Coppiced stools and Ramsons (Allium ursinum) growing beside path in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Coppiced stool with collected water, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Ramsons (Allium ursinum) and Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) growing amongst leaf litter on coppice woodland floor, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, February

Ramsons (Allium ursinum) growing amongst leaf litter on coppice woodland floor, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, February

Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) close-up of multiple trunks of old coppiced tree, French Pyrenees, France, June

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N. P
Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice, growing beside old lane, Marywell Lane, Kingcombe, Dorset, England, December

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) old coppiced stool, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Evening sunlight in coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, June

Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and violets, flowering, growing in Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Coppiced woodland. Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) plants flowering between coppiced trees in a wood. Coppicing is a traditional woodland management technique where trees are periodically

Lesser celandine in a coppice wood
Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) in a coppice wood. Low angle view of lesser celandine plants flowering between coppiced trees in a wood

Ancient coppice woodland, Wayland Wood UK C016 / 5294
A view of coppice-with-standards woodland, Wayland Wood, Norfolk UK. Coppice woodland is an ancient method of tree management

Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) flowering, growing in coppiced woodland, Powys, Wales, March

Ancient dwarfed coppice woodland with ferns, at Slieve Carran Oratory, The Burren; Eire
ROG-13975 Ancient dwarfed coppice woodland with ferns, at Slieve Carran Oratory, The Burren; Eire. Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A coppiced tree in a Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to
EL-1918 A coppiced tree in a Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Near Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. Paulownia sp (Scrophulariaceae)

A Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to produce a continuing
EL-1916 A Paulownia plantation in Queensland. Near Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. Paulownia sp Paulownia is a fast growing timber which can be coppiced to produce a continuing supply of timber

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) trunk and roots, with fallen leaves in coppice woodland, Kent, England, november

Ancient lane and hedgebank with coppiced trees, above Porlock, Exmoor N. P. Somerset, England, march
Ancient lane and hedgebank with coppiced trees, above Porlock, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) coppiced woodland habitat in mist at dawn, Yearnor Wood, near Culbone, Porlock, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) coppiced stool with new growth, in river valley fen, Great Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Willow (Salix sp. ) coppiced stools in bed, surrounded by hedge of layed branches as protection from browsing deer
Willow (Salix sp.) coppiced stools in bed, surrounded by hedge of layed branches as protection from browsing deer, River Rattlesden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, april

Ancient coppiced woodland habitat with Common Oak (Quercus robur) standards, Bonny Wood Reserve, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Cut logs in ancient coppiced woodland, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) close-up of coppiced stool with moss, in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland habitat with pathway in mist, Merrals Shaw, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) coppiced stool, beside path in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N. N. R
Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) coppiced stool, beside path in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) close-up of coppiced and re-grown trunks in snow, New York, U. S. A. december
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) close-up of coppiced and re-grown trunks in snow, New York, U.S.A. december

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Slender Parasol (Macrolepiota mastoidea) fruiting bodies, growing on floor of coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, september

Cut logs in coppiced ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Field Maple (Acer campestre) coppiced trunk, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Common Oak (Quercus robur) coppiced trunk, growing in wooded meadow habitat, Tagamoisa Nature Reserve, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, may

Trooping Funnel (Clitocybe geotropa) fruiting bodies, growing on floor of coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, october

Log with fallen leaves in ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) ancient coppiced woodland habitat with path and boardwalk, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Field Maple (Acer campestre) old coppiced (or low pollard) trunk, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) coppiced stool, in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N. N. R. Bradfield St
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) coppiced stool, in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) coppiced woodland in mist, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Track through snow covered coppice woodland habitat, Cromers Wood Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, december

Deer shooting platform in ancient coppiced woodland, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Replanting native tree species in snow covered coppice woodland, Cromer's Wood Nature Reserve, Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent, England, december

Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula) growing beside path in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N. N. R. Bradfield St
Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula) growing beside path in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) fruiting bodies, growing on Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) stool, in coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, october

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"Coppice: A Glimpse into Nature's Timeless Beauty" In the heart of Norfolk, UK, lies Wolves Wood, a sanctuary that transports you back in time. Amongst its enchanting scenery are old coppiced hornbeams, standing tall and proud as remnants of an ancient mixed broadleaved woodland. Their gnarled trunks tell stories of resilience and survival. As dusk settles over the horizon, a full moon rises above a breathtaking grove of baobab trees. Silhouetted against the night sky, these majestic giants create a mystical atmosphere that captivates all who behold them. With the break of dawn comes another mesmerizing sight - a vibrant palette painted across the heavens as they frame an awe-inspiring grove of ancient baobabs. The colors dance upon their twisted branches like strokes on canvas, creating an ethereal masterpiece. Traveling to Puhtu-Laelatu Reserve on Estonia's west coast unveils yet another marvel - Coppiced Downy Birch trunks stand proudly amidst Laelatu Wooded Meadow. These resilient trees bear witness to centuries gone by and serve as guardians of this precious ecosystem. Venturing further brings us to Brocton Coppice in Staffordshire's Cannock Chase region. Here lies nature's symphony - harmonious melodies sung by willow plantations that sway gracefully with every passing breeze. Castilla-La Mancha in Spain offers its own version of this captivating scene; vast Willow plantations adorn Cuenca with their winter beauty. Delving deeper into Kent's woodlands reveals more wonders hidden within hazel trees' embrace. A Hazel dormouse scurries up branches in search of adventure while providing life-giving shelter for other creatures dwelling beneath Chestnut coppices adorned with blooming Bluebells. The allure doesn't end there; art has long been inspired by these natural treasures too.