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Feqently Asked Questions about Forestry Mulching

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What is forestry mulching?

Forestry Mulching is a cost effective land clearing method that does not use excavation. Forestry mulching involves a machine that can turn trees, palmettos, brush and unwanted vegetation into mulch. The mulched ground is left in its original state and clear with just the mulched material being flush to the ground.

It’s cost effective on several fronts. Complete excavation requires several machines and trucks making it much more expensive. Forestry mulching is a fraction of the cost of complete excavation. Even if doing complete excavation clearing, forestry mulching the area first will reduce the debris by close to 2/3 making excavation and removal significantly cheaper.

02

Will it grow back after mulching?

Once an area has been forestry mulched the landowner must maintain it or some of it will eventually grow back, just like mowing your lawn. Even land that has had complete excavation clearing must be maintained or it will grow back. Depending on the original terrain of the land, after forestry mulching it can be driven on, mowed or seeded and in a condition that allows the landowner to maintain it.

03

What are the benefits of forestry mulching?

Aside from the massive cost savings compared to excavation, there are many environmental benefits. The mulched material provides erosion protection, adds nutrients to the soil and opens the forest to allow remaining trees to thrive. It is organic material that is reintroduced into the soil making it richer and more fertile. It puts to good use material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. It also helps limit the regrowth of invasive species like kudzu, buckthorn and poison ivy.

Forestry mulching produces zero waste and is eco-friendly. It is significantly less disruptive than excavation that produces more waste. Trees that are left will not suffer root damage and die as they often

04

How big of a tree can you mulch?

While our machines can mulch large trees, we limit our mulching to trees that are 4 inches in diameter with unlimited height. In some cases, depending on the circumstances, we can mulch bigger trees depending on the job or request from the customer.

05

Is forestry mulching right for every project?

Yes and No. Forestry mulching is the first step in any land-clearing project to reduce overall cost. However, if you are building a home you want to make sure that the soil below your foundation is cleared and root raked to spec for the project. You can always selectively root rake areas as needed to save on cost.

06

Is forestry mulching cost effective?

Forestry mulching is the absolute most cost effective land clearing method, even if moving forward with complete land clearing, it save thousands on debris removal. Therefore, we always recommend forestry mulching as the first step to any land clearing or clean up.

07

How does your pricing and work compare to others?

Our pricing and work will not be beat when comparing equal services. We run equipment built for the job. Our ASV135 and Fecon drum mulchers are the best on the market. Other companies run small machines and disc mulchers and claim to do the same job. If the machine isn't over 130 HP, its not built for the work, and the finished job will reflect it. We highly encourage you research your contractor. Unfortunately, we are often called to clean up other contractors poor work. Visit our Facebook page, this site and see our work. We are proud to show our work.