Define the outcome
Identify priority areas and desirable vegetation before choosing equipment. Ask how the proposed work will address dense growth, ladder fuels, and the material left behind.
Vegetation management
Manage what connects.
Vegetation management is a selection process, not simply a matter of clearing everything. The method should follow the property's conditions and the intended result.
Match the method to the site
Selective cutting, mowing, chipping, hauling, or forestry mulching may suit different conditions. Slopes, soil, access, obstacles, and sensitive areas can change what is appropriate.
Account for the residue
Mulching changes the size and arrangement of woody material; it does not remove the fuel. Ask where cut material will go and how it will be managed, particularly near structures.
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