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Management and use of Ash in Britain from the Prehistoric to the Present: Some implications for its Preservation

Jim Pratt*

Published: 23 January, 2024 | Volume 8 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-011

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Figure 6: Medieval husbandry relied on hand-held implements for almost all the work needed to keep body and soul alive. Bradfield Woods, in Suffolk, England (below) has been a source of supply of coppiced Ash for at least 1000 years, the long, clear stems being used locally to make hay rakes, scythe handles and fine bent furniture. The woods are divided into at least ten sections, to ensure a range of ages for continuous coppicing. 
Map courtesy Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

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