How to Clear Land by Hand

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Use an axe or chainsaw to remove larger trees.. Cut a 45 degree angle into the tree about one foot from the ground.. Cut a 45 degree wedge on the opposite side of the tree.

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1

Use an axe or chainsaw to remove larger trees.

Step 1

Use an axe or chainsaw to remove larger trees.

2

Cut a 45 degree angle into the tree about one foot from the ground.

Step 2

Cut a 45 degree angle into the tree about one foot from the ground.

3

Cut a 45 degree wedge on the opposite side of the tree.

Step 3

Cut a 45 degree wedge on the opposite side of the tree.

4

Cut into the notch and use your hand to push the tree to fall.

Step 4

Cut into the notch and use your hand to push the tree to fall.

5

Hire a professional for removal of very large trees.

Step 5

Hire a professional for removal of very large trees.

6

Dig out the stump by hand.

Step 6

Dig out the stump by hand.

7

Use a stump grinder for large stumps with stubborn roots.

Step 7

Use a stump grinder for large stumps with stubborn roots.

8

Remove the stump using chemicals if the tree has been dead for over a year.

Step 8

Remove the stump using chemicals if the tree has been dead for over a year.

9

Cut down large underbrush with a pruning shear, chainsaw, or hatchet.

Step 9

Cut down large underbrush with a pruning shear, chainsaw, or hatchet.

10

Pull small weeds, and remove sticks and debris by hand.

Step 10

Pull small weeds, and remove sticks and debris by hand.

11

Dig out stubborn weeds with a shovel or spade.

Step 11

Dig out stubborn weeds with a shovel or spade.

12

Use a weed removal tools to remove brush close to the ground.

Step 12

Use a weed removal tools to remove brush close to the ground.

13

Use a rake to gather clippings and excess debris from the ground.

Step 13

Use a rake to gather clippings and excess debris from the ground.

14

Discard of any collected debris using a waste management system.

Step 14

Discard of any collected debris using a waste management system.

15

Check the pH of the soil.

Step 15

Check the pH of the soil.

16

Till the land if you plan on planting crops

Step 16

Till the land if you plan on planting crops

17

Mix compost into the soil.

Step 17

Mix compost into the soil.

18

Spray the land or apply commercial fertilizer for fast results.

Step 18

Spray the land or apply commercial fertilizer for fast results.

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