Hi Everyone - I have a stretch of land by a large stream that is completely overgrown. The key plants I need to get under control are brambles, nettles and wild garlic. As the stretch of land is next to a water way I would imagine there are rules about what, if any, weed killer to use (I'm in the UK). I'm also worried about destroying a habitat that has been largely untouched for the last 10 years, while wanting to clear some of it so we can use it recreationally. Should I get rid of the nettles or leave them for insects? And the wild garlic? The brambles really have to go, but how do I kill them off without weedkillers? I'm also wondering about planting a hedgerow and some trees - can anyone point me in the right direction for advice, the internet is a large and scary place!