There’s a variety of ways to remove bramble roots, in this instance carbon release was kept to a minimum and the roots were removed by hand. (Where volunteers are not available, it’s also possible to use a rotavator or flail mower).
Once the impenetrable scrub was removed, planting could take place. 2,000 native hedgerow species were planted along a stretch of land 500 meters from a large industrial estate in Hitchin. This deep hedgerow now functions as a buffer for sound and pollution and plays host to a thriving ecosystem, providing shelter and habitat for wildlife.
Miyawaki native hedgerow, characterised by dense, multi-species plantings on a long thin plot, is among the most practical things a community can do for local biodiversity.
