[Hellybee]

That's what I was thinking FW, suck up some of that extra water.


Also agree about  ragwort, pull it up, best way, gloved of course and burn the stuff

[Fieldfare]

...this will go where a tractor won't and allow you to keep on top of rushes etc. while any water issues are sorted. http://www.tracmaster.co.uk/bcs/crusader-power-scythes/615l-power-scythe.html or http://www.tracmaster.co.uk/bcs/crusader-power-scythes/630-power-scythe.html

I bought a second-hand one and they are superb to use and real quality build so will last forever if maintained. Don't go for a cheaper make- it will fall apart. It could could top 6 acres over day on minimal petrol (particularly if you get the 135cm cutter bar). Best to get the grass grazed hard first so you don't leave too much dead grass on top.
cheers,

[Penninehillbilly]

It's a BCS we have, but classed as a garden tractor, great machine,  all different attachments currently using it to cut a strip of grass every evening to feed the goats inside. Goes through the Base of rushes like a knife through bread (just a bit tougher than butter  ,)

[cloddopper]

Can pig help ?
Say two pig arcs in a fenced area.
They will root out and fertilize the area fairly quick  , you'll find where the big immovable rocks are and  you'll see where you can chain harrow ( with a weight on them)  to drag things a bit flatter once you move the pigs on a bit .
Not so long  after you've done that the weeds & grasses will come back and should be OK for every day grazing .
Come autumn/winter by 20 Dec kill the pigs for the meat , get new ones in for the next year as it will save you a fortune in overwintering accommodation & feed costs for them .