copse

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level).
2. 2
   Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not.
3. 3
   Any woodland or woodlot.

Verb

1. 1
   To trim or cut.
2. 2
   To plant and preserve.