Forestry mulching is a relatively new single step process by which undesirable vegetation – trees, brush and stumps – is ground into mulch by mobile machinery. The mulch is generally spread as evenly as possible over the entire cutting area. This retards initial re-growth, prevents erosion, and replenishes the topsoil base. The process is EPA friendly and provides leaves behind an aesthetically pleasing bed of mulch. Unlike other clearing methods, with forestry mulching there are no brush piles. There is no burning and no stripped or scarred land. Damaged to “keeper” trees is greatly reduced because with forestry mulching the vital topsoil layer and delicate root system are not disturbed. In fact, rarely is any type of permit or additional erosion control required. The landowner is left with a fresh carpet of mulch, which naturally decomposes into rich topsoil. Forestry mulching can be done in weather that would shut down other technologies. Most importantly, mulching is faster and more cost effective than traditional land clearing methods. Forestry Mulching is an Important Component of Sustainable Land Management.
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Forestry mulching is great for...
- Land Beautification - Right-of-way maintenance - Fence Lines - Creek banks - Agriculture Waterways - Duck Pond Levees - Wildlife Habitat Restoration - Mulching of Brush Piles - Pond Banks - Agricultural Field Edges The Clear Advantages: - Economical - Increased property value - Erosion protection - Extremely fast - Immediate use of cleared property - Mulched material recycles natural organic nutrients - No burning or haul-off, if you choose - No brush piles left behind - No stumps - Minimal ground disturbance, low ground pressure - No damage to roots of surrounding trees |