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Pollards, the forgotten art-discussion


Tony Croft aka hamadryad
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I had a SC sapling under my powerline 18 months ago. So cut it off at about 9 foot up rather than ground level. It's had two growing seasons since then and grows like crazy. I'll need to keep it below 25 foot so more high coppice than full pollard but it is already surprisingly vigorous and attractive. I think I'll do a few more.

 

 

9 foot is definitely a pollard! A pollard is over 6 feet in height

 

 

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I have tentatively began researching with the aim of possibly putting a book about pollarding together. This will collate historical records, photographs, landscape paintings, maps etc and look at the history of pollarding in this country. I aim to look at what species were used for what, look at the cultural heritage side of it as well it's role in industry. Once I have moved forwards a little I will begin a thread so hopefully members can contribute information, pass on contacts etc. I really feel there is room for a comprehensive book on the subject as there isn't anything out there apart Technical guides etc and it was such an important part of our cultural heritage. Anyway we shall see where it goes.:001_smile:

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That is great news Sean, I have been collecting some images, and will make them available in case they are of interest.:thumbup1:

 

 

Cheers Geoff, your encouraging words went a long way in pushing me on with it. Who knows where it will end up but I have nothing to lose by beginning the collation of material. I will start a thread for people to share info, images etc.

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I have tentatively began researching with the aim of possibly putting a book about pollarding together. This will collate historical records, photographs, landscape paintings, maps etc and look at the history of pollarding in this country. I aim to look at what species were used for what, look at the cultural heritage side of it as well it's role in industry. Once I have moved forwards a little I will begin a thread so hopefully members can contribute information, pass on contacts etc. I really feel there is room for a comprehensive book on the subject as there isn't anything out there apart Technical guides etc and it was such an important part of our cultural heritage. Anyway we shall see where it goes.:001_smile:

 

I'm looking forward to this, and all the updates that lead to it. Great stuff :thumbup:

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