nickfalvo
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I am in the United States, Pennsylvania at the moment, but looking to move. I would prefer northern California to Oregon.
I would like to coppice for fire wood and buidling material. I understand that there is a rather long waiting period for this venture to become truly sustainable.
Here are my questions:
What kinds of trees are best? My assumption after doing much research is Ash, Hazel, Sweet Chestnut and Sycamore. Yes, No? Ideas?
Where can I find a chart with sapling distances for successful growth? I have read many accounts that say you should plant long rows of seeds and let them decide which will remain by culling the stragglers and approximate distances. Yes, No?
My intent is having 30 acres or more of just coppiced trees that I would cut and plant in a 7 year cycle:
ie
year 1 - plant rows A, H, O, V & 3
year 2 - plant rows B, I, P, W & 4
year 3 - plant rows C, J, Q, X & 5
year 4 - plant rows D, K, R, Y & 6
year 5 - plant rows E, L, S, Z & 7
year 6 - plant rows F, M, T, 1 & 8
year 7 - plant rows G, N, U, 2 & 9
year 8 - coppice rows A, H, O, V & 3
year 9 - coppice rows B, I, P, W & 4
year 10 - coppice rows C, J, Q, X & 5
year 11 - coppice rows D, K, R, Y & 6
year 12 - coppice rows E, L, S, Z & 7
year 13 - coppice rows F, M, T, 1 & 8
year 14 - coppice rows G, N, U, 2 & 9
and continue til I die
Yes, I completely understand that some trees are best to cut ever 7, 15, 20, 50 years etc. I plan on purchasing a minimum of 100 acres and having a horse & dog rescue with my fiance. She of course handles the animal side and I handle the upkeep, repairs and finances.
I'm simply asking for your opinions, critical thinking and constructive criticism.
Are there any good primers out there?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Nick
I would like to coppice for fire wood and buidling material. I understand that there is a rather long waiting period for this venture to become truly sustainable.
Here are my questions:
What kinds of trees are best? My assumption after doing much research is Ash, Hazel, Sweet Chestnut and Sycamore. Yes, No? Ideas?
Where can I find a chart with sapling distances for successful growth? I have read many accounts that say you should plant long rows of seeds and let them decide which will remain by culling the stragglers and approximate distances. Yes, No?
My intent is having 30 acres or more of just coppiced trees that I would cut and plant in a 7 year cycle:
ie
year 1 - plant rows A, H, O, V & 3
year 2 - plant rows B, I, P, W & 4
year 3 - plant rows C, J, Q, X & 5
year 4 - plant rows D, K, R, Y & 6
year 5 - plant rows E, L, S, Z & 7
year 6 - plant rows F, M, T, 1 & 8
year 7 - plant rows G, N, U, 2 & 9
year 8 - coppice rows A, H, O, V & 3
year 9 - coppice rows B, I, P, W & 4
year 10 - coppice rows C, J, Q, X & 5
year 11 - coppice rows D, K, R, Y & 6
year 12 - coppice rows E, L, S, Z & 7
year 13 - coppice rows F, M, T, 1 & 8
year 14 - coppice rows G, N, U, 2 & 9
and continue til I die
Yes, I completely understand that some trees are best to cut ever 7, 15, 20, 50 years etc. I plan on purchasing a minimum of 100 acres and having a horse & dog rescue with my fiance. She of course handles the animal side and I handle the upkeep, repairs and finances.
I'm simply asking for your opinions, critical thinking and constructive criticism.
Are there any good primers out there?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Nick