Frequently Asked Questions

During a land grading project, there are a few different potential outcomes for how the dirt removed can be utilized.

1. Reused on site: In most cases, the dirt can be used on the same property. The dirt can be moved around to fill and level other areas. This option is more economical for the land owner and environmentally friendly as well by avoiding the disturbance of other land.
2. Hauled off to another location: In cases when there is excess dirt removed from the project site, it may be hauled away to another location that needs fill dirt. This may be a construction project requiring fill dirt for foundations or landscaping projects needing to elevate certain areas.
3. Preservation of Topsoil: The top layer of dirt, known as topsoil, can be particularly rich in nutrients making it valuable for other uses. The excavated soil can be stockpiled for future landscaping projects.

Land grading contractors can typically help create a plan for how to manage the removed dirt from a project to ensure it is used efficiently and responsibly. Before moving, reusing, or disposing of excavated dirt, it's important to verify compliance with local regulations. Be sure to contact your local jurisdiction for details.

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While forestry mulchers are powerful machines, they do have limitations on the size of trees they can efficiently handle. Forestry mulchers can typically mulch down trees with a diameter between 6 and 8 inches. Any larger, and the tree can potentially do damage the machine. While some forestry mulchers can tackle trees larger than 6-8 inches in diameter, processing these significantly increases project time and cost. In these cases, traditional land clearing methods might be a more efficient solution.

Improper grading is when an uneven slope of land causes water to buildup around building's foundation causing damage from water intrusion. Improper grading can also lead to erosion, pooling of water, and leaks into a building structure due to lack of drainage.

Land grading is the process of moving dirt to reshape the ground's surface to a desired slope, elevation, or even plane.

Prior to construction, forestry mulching is suitable for initial land clearing . Although, in areas where a building will be constructed, forestry mulching is not suitable as it creates challenges for a building's foundation, such as: uneven foundation, excessive moisture, root decomposition, drainage issues, and more.

Forestry mulching isn't always the most cost-effective option. Here are some situations where it might not be the best choice: Large areas with dense vegetation, rocky terrain, land with steep slopes, specific tree removal, situation where mulch needs to be hauled away.

Forestry mulching can be more cost-effective than traditional land clearing depending on the type of vegetation involved. For smaller to medium sized jobs with manageable underbrush, forestry mulching can be a very cost-effective solution. Since the brush gets pulverized on-site, there's no need for hauling it away, which can be a major expense with traditional clearing methods.

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Forestry mulching is a more environmentally friendly way to clear land versus traditional methods, such as burning or bulldozing. The mulch created in the process can help to suppress weeds, retain moisture in soil, and even prevent soil erosion. Forestry mulching also returns nutrients back to the soil through the natural decomposition of the mulched material.

A forestry mulcher, also known as a forest masticator or brush cutter, is a large machine that has a rotary drum equipped with steel chipper teeth or blades that shred the vegetation into a fine mulch. This mulch is then left on the ground to decompose leaving rich nutrients behind which will improve soil health.

Forestry mulching is a method of land-clearing through the use of a special machine equipped to grind and clear vegetation. Essentially, a forestry mulcher functions like a powerful wood chipper that can handle trees, shrubs, and other woody materials.