What is land clearing exactly? Land clearing is the process of removing unwanted trees, vegetation, and/or debris from a site. It is utilized to gain access to overgrown properties for future construction or improve the aesthetics of the land. Why would we clear the land? A few reasons would be for future home or business construction, to create areas for recreation, improve the view, or improve drainage on the land.
To prepare your land to build a new home or business, we can clear the land for your construction. When construction is involved, complete tree and stump removal is ideal. We will also remove any rocks or debris that might be a hazard. When preparing for construction, a multi step approach might be needed. First, we can clear the underbrush to get a better view of the lot. Then we can determine the best location for the foundation and work to clear all trees and stumps. The third step would be to determine if any other trees should be removed to improve the appearance of the land. Not only will we clear the land, we will also haul off the trees and debris if desired.
Land clearing is not the complete removal of all trees in every case. It might mean cutting trails to allow landowners to enjoy nature by walking through previously inaccessible areas of their property. While cutting trails, we might discover unwanted rocks or trash that needs to be removed. In our experience, we’ve discovered unwanted fencing, wire, metal, and concrete that needs to be cleared to allow the homeowner to truly enjoy their property.
To improve the beauty of your land, we might clear invasive species of trees to make room for beautiful native trees to thrive. Invasive species (also known as “sap suckers”) will rob native trees of their much needed nutrients. When these invasive species are removed, the native oak or pine are able to grow and flourish. We’ve seen beautiful trees grow faster with the newly found space and sunlight. Clearing the unwanted trees can also reduce puddling water which might lead to root rot or definitely unwanted mosquitoes. With less underbrush and thick trees, drainage could be improved. We can work with you to remove trees and spread dirt if land needs to be raised.
Land clearing or selective tree removal can add value to the land by making it appear larger when more of the area can be seen. We love to create beautiful views of healthy trees in place of thick overgrown woods where underbrush and standing water are the perfect habitat for insects and rodents. Let us help you enjoy your backyard. Or if you’re considering selling your land, a maintained cleared lot can increase the value to potential buyers by adding curb appeal.
Land clearing is a broad term that needs to be customized to fit your needs. There is no one size fits all approach in our business. We’d be happy to meet with you on your site to create the best solution to achieve your goals. ADCO Forestry prides itself on listening to the customer’s vision.
