If you own a large property, you probably know how difficult it is to maintain it on your own. And of course, the consequences of not maintaining the land are not something you want to deal with. That is why many pay professionals to clean the land.
If you fall into that category, it would be wise to consider using forest mulch as the form of land clearing to use. If you’re not familiar with the concept, here are some things you should know:
How Does It Work?
The mulching process is simple in modern times: a single machine (depending on the size of the job) cuts, grinds and clears the vegetation, and then spreads the mulch created by that vegetation over that same area. This will leave the soil covered in a layer of organic material and all in one pass.
What Is The Advantage?
Traditional land clearing processes can sometimes leave the soil bare and unprotected, which can lead to soil erosion. And they tend to take longer, leading to more equipment and more hours of manual labor being needed. Forest mulching requires much less time and labor. Smaller plots of land can be cleared and mulched in a single afternoon, while large ones can be cleared and mulched at the rate of 15 acres per day.
What Are Some Other Benefits?
Forest mulch is beneficial to your land in multiple ways. For starters, it can help prevent forest fires, which unfortunately are becoming more frequent in the summer months. The process reduces fire risk by removing small, leafy plants as well as fallen and rotting trees. You can also help reduce invasive species by removing plants like red cedar, Russian olive, and tamarisk, which can take up a lot of groundwater. Meanwhile, invasive insects that can kill trees are also eliminated.
But one of the most important elements is the health of the soil. Forest mulch will not disturb the soil or desirable vegetation as much as other land clearing methods. The mulch material will be left on the ground to act as a barrier against erosion.
If you need forest mulch applied to your land, FGL Land Flooring is the place to call. We have the skills and experience to ensure the job is done right the first time.
