1) Horticultural technique 
Pollarding is a pruning system in which the upper branches of a tree are removed, promoting a dense head of foliage and branches. It has been common in Europe since medieval times and is practised today in urban areas worldwide, primarily to maintain trees at a predetermined height. Traditionally, trees were pollarded for one of two reasons: for f...
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pollard
cutting of top tree branches back to the trunk, leaving club-headed stems that grow a thick head of new branches. The purpose in some areas is to ... [1 related articles]
Cutting timber off a tree at the top of the trunk to produce new growth. The new branches are in competition and grow fast and straight. Harvesting is done every 15-20 years. Also see Coppicing
Pollarding is a similar system of tree and woodland management as Coppicing, but the tree is pruned around 1.5 metres or higher off the ground after the tree has established a strong, healthy trunk.
The complete or partial removal of the crown back to the main stem, this is carried out to encourage new healthy growth and can be carried out on a rotational basis.
The complete or partial removal of the crown back to the main stem, this is carried out to encourage new healthy growth and can be carried out on a rotational basis.
Pollarding is to cut off the top and branches of(a tree to encourage new growth at the top.
Pollarding is to cut off the top and branches of(a tree to encourage new growth at the top.