Re-pollarding a Willow
Willow Pollards
Pollards are trees which have been traditionally cut about 2m above the
ground. For over 1000 years wood has been harvested in this way. These long-lived
trees are refuges rich in wildlife with dead wood habitats for scarce and
special fungi and insects. Work has been carried out to re-pollard the old
willows on King's Meads. The immediate effects are to give the trees new
vigour and stop them splitting apart or collapsing.
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Re-pollarding a Willow
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| Willow directly after cutting and after 6 months growth |
