Rest assured that we NEVER cut down a tree to make firewood. We only cut down trees to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the wood, or for the safety of visitors.
There are three main reasons we might fell a tree:
- As part of our coppicing plan. This is vital part of the management of the woodland to maintain and improve its biodiversity. It looks severe but is actually essential! And it can in fact prolong the life of the trees we coppice. You can read more here: https://birchangerwoodtrust.org/2023/01/26/our-new-coppicing-plan/
- If a tree is damaged, for example by bad weather. To make these trees safe, or prevent them damaging other healthy trees nearby, we sometimes have to fell them.
- If a tree is diseased. For example, many of our ash trees have sadly succumbed to ash dieback disease. This can leave them prone to dropping large limbs, so we cut down diseased trees if they are near to our main paths through the wood.
If you would like to be a part of protecting Birchanger Wood for future generations to enjoy, we are always looking for new volunteers! Please come along to our compound any Saturday morning at around 8.30am, or contact us to find out more.
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