-Pollarding; This is the extensive cutting back of the crown of the tree about 2-3 meters
above the ground level to harvest all the side branches. It stimulates the development of a new crown and branches.
- Coppicing;Cutting the main stem of the tree completely at a height of 10 - 50 cm above the
ground. The tree should be cut in a slanting angle.
- Lopping or side pruning ; The removal of selected branches of the tree.Done to produce fuel wood and fodder.
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