FREQUENTLY ASKED CLEARING QUESTIONS

LAND CLEARING consists of many different aspects. Typically to provide safety, space, ease of maintenance, pest control and provide a more aesthetically pleasing lot or property.   

LAND CLEARING is the responsible choice to remove simple tall grasses, dense vegetation, larger trees, stumps, rocks and moving dirt if needed to reshape the land for structures, and managing water, insects, pest, wildlife or all of the above.

MULCHING refers to the process of removing unwanted vegetation, underbrush, or debris from land using specialized equipment that grinds or shreds it into mulch—a layer of organic material left on the ground to decompose.

Efficient and eco-friendly – Minimal soil disturbance.
No burning or hauling – Mulched material stays in place.
Reduces erosion – Mulch layer protects the soil.
Improves soil fertility – Decomposed mulch enriches the soil.

VEGETATION CLEARING is the specific removal of unwanted plants and grasses from an area of land while not targeting every tree or plant and more than the removal of one or two shrubs or a small section of grass.

GRUBBING includes the removing from the ground and disposing of all stumps, roots and stubs, brush, and debris.

Manual Mechanical Tree Clearing using small machines and chainsaws are best for small to mid size areas having fewer trees than 50 small to mid size trees.

Full Mechanical Processing Tree Clearing is best for larger areas or dense forest having larger tree sizes in the hundreds.  See DBH under firewood for tree sizes.

FIREWOOD On-site clearing refers to the process of cutting, collecting, and processing trees or fallen wood directly at the location (e.g., forest, property, or job site) into usable firewood—without transporting the raw material elsewhere first.

FIREWOOD approximates per tree size:     

Small Tree 10–12 inches DBH ~0.25 cord   

Medium Tree 14–18 inches DBH ~0.5 to 1 cord   

Large Tree 22–28+ inches DBH 1.5 to 2+ cords  

*Tree Size Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)  

FENCE CLEARING 

Prevent damage :   Trees, vines, or brush can grow into or fall on fences.
Improves access  :    Makes it easier to inspect, repair, or replace fencing.
Increase visibility :  Important for property lines, livestock control, or security.
Reduces fire risks :     Dry brush near fences can become a fire hazard.
Preserves electric function : Weeds or branches can short out electric fencing.