Clearing services
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching grinds brush and small trees into mulch right where they stand — one machine, one pass, no burn piles, and a layer of mulch that helps hold the soil in place.
What to expect
A mulcher head on a tracked machine shreds vegetation and leaves it on the ground as a protective mulch layer. Because there is less hauling and no burning, mulching is often an efficient way to open up large, brushy areas.
Mulching is ideal for thinning, trails, fence lines, fire breaks and views. If you need bare dirt for building, we combine mulching with stump removal and grading instead.
Good for
- Acreage in the East Mountains and Placitas
- Fire breaks and defensible space
- Opening up overgrown ranch land
- Clearing paths for fencing or utilities
What's included
- Brush and understory mulching
- Juniper and small tree removal
- Trail, road and fence-line clearing
- Selective thinning
- View clearing
- Mulch left in place to reduce erosion
Every job is quoted after a free on-site walk-through. Your written quote lists exactly what is included.
Mulching on sloped and wooded land
In the East Mountains and foothills, much of the vegetation is piñon, juniper and scrub oak on rocky, sloped ground. Mulching works well here because it clears without stripping the soil, which helps limit erosion on slopes.
Some properties have HOA, county or easement rules about clearing. We will ask about these during the estimate and work within whatever limits apply to your land.
How the job works
Same process on every property, from a quarter-acre lot to a ranch.
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Free on-site estimate
We walk the property with you, talk through what you want, and note anything that affects the job.
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Written quote
You get a clear written quote with the scope, haul-off and timeline spelled out. No surprises.
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We do the work
Our crew shows up with the right equipment, does the job, and leaves a clean site.
Common questions
What happens to the mulch?
It stays on the ground as a protective layer that slows erosion and breaks down over time. If you prefer, we can thin it out or haul some away.
Can you mulch large trees?
Mulching works best on brush and small to mid-size trees. Larger trees are usually cut and handled separately.
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Let's walk your property. The estimate is free.
We come out, look at the lot with you, and hand you a written quote. No pressure, no obligation.