Useful technique and tools for removing brambles by hand and preserving the unique ground flora, underneath the brambles, without the use of chemicals.
Chemical control eradication will kill off the bramble AND everything underneath, and you will still have to remove the offending dead bramble and vegetation later. Removal by hand is the least disruptive, and most effective method. That said, always remember that brambles are essential habitat for mammals, birds and other creatures. Do what you need to do, but be respectful to Mother Nature.
Cut back the long stems first.
Then deal with the crown.
Think of what a small group of well coordinated volunteers could achieve together in one day!
Dispose of the removed brambles.
Useful tools for removing brambles by hand.
For an overview of brambles, see our post on ‘How to Remove Brambles Effectively‘.