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@ColinTheBald
Beech is good. I take the view that if it isn't fundamental to the hedgerow, help yourself. I only use hazel for walking stick shanks and hurdle making. If possible, always cut in winter when the sap is down. Holly is superb, strong as fuck, virtually white and nice to carve.