The Bradley Method

Joan and Eileen Bradley developed a series of weed control techniques in the 1960's through a process of trial and error.The Bradley method is a simple approach in that it encourages native vegetation to regenerate rather than seed or direct planting. They demonstrated and proved their method by successfully clearing weeds from a 16 hectare woodland reserve near Ashton Park in Mosman, Sydney. Noteworthy is their technique requires little maintenance, as little as once or twice a year, mainly in vulnerable areas such as creek banks, verges, and clearings.

The hallmark Bradley method principles,
1. Secure the best areas first
2. minimise disturbance to the natural conditions (e.g. soil and surrounds).
3. Don't overclear, let the regenerative ability of the bush set the pace of clearance

(after Bradley 1988).

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Bradley, J; (eds) Larking, J. Lenning, A. Walker J. (1988). Bringing back the bush. Sydney: Lansdowne Press..