Down Trees/Storm Clean up
Down Trees/Storm Clean up
Down Trees/Storm Clean up
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Forestry Mulching
Forestry mulching is the newest, most green way of land clearing to date
WHAT IS FORESTRY MULCHING?
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What is forestry mulching, and why is it done? It is one of the the most cost effective methods of land clearing . In general, mulching is the process of covering the soil’s surface with different types of material to suppress weed growth, preserve moisture, reduce soil deterioration, and supply nourishment. Mulch material is either organic and composed of formerly living materials like grass clippings, wood chips, shredded bark, sawdust, chopped leaves, compost, and paper, or manmade components including synthetic fabrics and black plastic. It is a form of silviculture, or the practice of controlling the growth of wooded areas. It encourages the growth of desirable vegetation and eliminates the less desirable
HOW IS LAND PREPARED FOR FORESTRY MULCHING?
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Mark out trees too large for mulcher.
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Mark trees you plan to keep.
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Clear or mark areas with large rocks or any metal.
FIVE BENEFITS OF FORESTRY MULCHING
LANDSCAPE EFFECT
Forestry mulching can be done on a plant by plant basis where each shrub is mulched on its original spot. In addition to the attractive layer of mulch, it allows the landowner to pick and choose what vegetation stays and what goes, resulting in a more manicured, landscaped effect.
EROSION CONTROL
Land clearing alone may leave the area with bare ground that will erode from wind and rain. The addition of mulch is very useful in holding the soil in place while protecting the root systems of trees and other vegetation. This erosion control helps preserve both the soil and the foliage.
IMPROVEMENT IN SOIL QUALITY
A natural forest floor is renewed through the breakdown of organic matter as it decays. In the same way, natural mulch delivers nutrients to the soil over time as it breaks down. This helps regenerate the grounds and provides a healthy environment for trees and plants to thrive. Forestry Mulching also mitigates the growth of mold, helping the wooded area avoid fungus related diseases.
CONSERVATION OF TIME AND ENVIRONMENT
Forestry mulching delivers quick results for the amount of work it performs. Its one-step process saves time and the output helps preserve the environment. This is a win-win situation for property owners looking to be good stewards of time, money and the land.
REDUCED NEED FOR EQUIPMENT
Forestry mulching eliminates the need for multiple pieces of heavy equipment by accomplishing the job of excavators, shears, wood chippers and grinders in a single piece of equipment. It also eliminates the need for trucks to haul away debris as there is no waste; all the debris is turned into mulch. A single machine can perform all these different operations, saving time and fuel consumption costs.
Forestry mulching is an essential component of sustainable land management. There are a multitude of benefits for both the property owner and the land itself. Contact us today to get started turning your unruly lot of trees into a managed environment you can be proud of.