Section 22 in The Orissa Kendu Leaves Manual, 1973
22. Coppicing.
(1)Kendu bushes put up fresh flubs of leaves after getting an impetus by coppicing. The Head Checker, with the approval of the Range Officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests shall implement the programme of coppicing operation. The operation in the jurisdiction of each phadi should be so phased as to ensure a continuous flow of mature leaves when the collection season starts. Setting fire to the forests to induce production is strictly prohibited.(2)Estimate of coppicing - The Range Officer shall prepared a detailed estimate of the cost of coppicing operation based on the expenses of the previous years and the anticipated- increase because of addition of new areas for coppicing or for other reasons and obtain the approval of the Deputy Conservator of Forests before the middle of February. Where coppicing is done on job basis the estimates shall be as decided by the Deputy Conservator of Forests keeping in view actual cost in previous years.(3)Second coppicing - Should a natural calamity like untimely rainfall, hail-storm or fog occur where by leaves are damaged before they mature, a second coppicing may be taken up by the Head Checker on obtaining prior approval of the Deputy Conservator of Forests. The extent of damage shall be reported to the Deputy Conservator of Forests by J,,e Range Officer.
