Pollard Alder at johnmgriffitho blog

Pollard Alder. When interspaced throughout orchards, alder trees offer an abundant source of nitrogen to the system. Several species of alder can also be maintained as thick bushes to not shade out other crops.

Alder Flycatcher Lynne Pollard Flickr
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Most people likely have never heard of tree pollarding, but it is an important part of maintaining healthy trees. On a rotating cycle, typically between 2 and 15 years, the material from the top of the tree is harvested for use in a range of ways. Pollarding and coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals.

Alder Flycatcher Lynne Pollard Flickr

Pollard Alder Most people likely have never heard of tree pollarding, but it is an important part of maintaining healthy trees. This practice promotes the growth of a dense head of branches and leaves. The process involves cutting young trees and shrubs to the main stem or trunk to control their height. When interspaced throughout orchards, alder trees offer an abundant source of nitrogen to the system.