The Nuttery has been here for over 100 years. These rows of hazel are coppiced every January for the production of stakes and fences for the garden. We coppice a row of 30% total every year. The most we need is 2 year old wood for the fine straight pieces. After 3 years they blow out into mature tree form which is no good for our cane production. We do leave the odd hazel for its mature look and nuts. Proper hurdle makers use 6 yr old wood, but we use basic weaving, a simple art not split like the larger fences, ( an art on its own )