An old forest management system holds new promise for meeting the fuel, food, and fibre demands of bourgeoning humanity. Intensively practised coppice forestry adapted to local conditions, can be an important source notably of fuelwood but also of raw material for reconstituted wood products and a possible source of other fuels such as alcohol or gas.
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