Selective woodland exploitation for charcoal production. A detailed analysis of charcoal kiln remains (ca. 1300-1900 AD) from Zoersel (northern Belgium)

► (Post)medieval charcoal kiln remains from N-Belgium have been studied. ► Only specific parts of the woodland have been used for charcoal production. ► Charcoal assemblages from kiln sites do not always reflect former local woodland composition.