Meaning of the word coppice in English

What does coppice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coppice

US /ˈkɑː.pɪs/
UK /ˈkɒp.ɪs/

Noun

a thicket of small trees or shrubs, especially one that has been cut back to ground level regularly to stimulate growth

Example:
The deer often hide in the dense coppice.
They managed the woodland by traditional coppice methods.

Verb

to cut back (a tree or shrub) to ground level periodically to stimulate growth

Example:
The foresters regularly coppice the hazel trees.
It's important to know how to properly coppice certain species for sustainable management.