How late for sweet chesnut coppicing

[alexw]

Hi,

I started coppicing some very old sweet chestnut coppice, felling some of the 12-18" trunks on friday, but some were bleeding sap a bit but not pouring out. I can fell 5 cubic metres this week but the rest will have to wait 4 weeks for the felling licemse to come through. When is generally the correct time to stop? I know it depends on the weather and location. We are in surrey. The buds are not breaking yet but not sure how long they will be.

[Darren]

Traditionally the end of March is the finish of coppice season. The birds start nesting and the ground flora is coming up.

[The Barrowers]

25th March,

Ladys Day is traditionally the last day of felling. for a fuller explaination to do with contractors and labourers moving from one job to another look at wikipedia

[alexw]

Oh dear, not looking good for this year, a lot will have to wait. I wish I had got the ball moving before christmas. Thank you both for your help