May 2, 20232 min read

Tree & Forestry Mulching

Updated: Oct 8

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What Is Tree & Forestry Mulching

Tree mulching is a land clearing method that uses a single machine to cut, grind and clear vegetation. Mulching can selectively cut and process vegetation efficiently. It removes trees and underbrush while putting organic matter back on the ground. This time-saving technique can clear acres in half the time.

Best suited for large rural areas, mulching with a skidsteer is a great way to clear your land quickly and efficiently.

Forestry Mulching Benefits

Mulching has many benefits, both for the environment and for your property.

Keep soil moist by reducing evaporation. This is especially important in hot, dry climates where water conservation is a concern.

Protect plants from extreme temperatures. In summer, mulch can help to keep roots cool and moist. In winter, it can insulate plant roots from cold damage.

Improve soil structure. As the mulch decomposes, it adds organic matter to the soil, which helps to improve drainage and aeration. It can also help to increase the uptake of nutrients by plants.

Suppress weeds. This is because mulch blocks out the light that weeds need to grow.

Forestry Mulching Uses

Forestry mulching is a key part of tree and forest management. It helps to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, improve soil structure and encourage the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Forestry mulching also reduces the need for herbicides and other chemicals.

There are many different types of mulch, but a tree and forestry mulch is made from wood chips or shredded bark. This mulch is great for use around trees and shrubs, as it will not mat down and suffocate the plants as some other mulches can.

Applying mulch with a skid steer is an efficient way to get the job done quickly and easily. A skid steer mulcher attachment can make light work of mulching large areas and can even mulch around trees and other obstacles.