Late Rev Smith

I'm very fearful of what this fungus is going to do. So here's a question about the future: I have a block of around 1100 ash trees (West Norfolk), planted 10 years ago, destined for coppicing. They are planted at around 2m centres (FC insisted on this) and are healthy. I was planning to start coppicing either this winter or next, taking out about 150 each year until I got to the end. Should I do a lot more in view of the likelihood of disease striking in the next few years? Should I plant new species between the stools as I coppice, on the grounds that the ashes will die anyway in the not too distant future? If so, what species should I plant (I was thinking hornbeam, alder, sycamore, hazel; a mix really that will grow quickly and can be coppiced). I'm really p***ed off about this - I planted some 12,000 trees on a 15 acre site to try to bring back some biodiversity and create habitat for the wildlife (very successfully so far), and now lax controls are going to affect it badly. Thanks for thoughts/advice

I've just joined and as I mentioned in my intro I will be looking for firewood to build up stocks until my own supply is in full swing (a few years yet). Does anyone know of availability in my area of oak/ash/birch/sycamore or similar good firewood (preferably ash). I can take it in big sizes and saw/split myself if it isn't already cut up - just so long as they are manageable by hand. I'm looking for a good quantity to feed the woodstove and give me a few years' supply. I'm also happy to take some unseasoned stuff that can be stacked and dried in readiness for future use, although I do also need some good dry stuff, too. My neighbour has a barn so it might be possible to do a deal with them to get a large quantity in if that's what is available. All depends on price/availability, really (as does everything in life, I suppose). Many thanks.