What Is Forestry Mulching?

If you’re contemplating forestry mulching to efficiently clear your land, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Treeclear UK provides forestry mulching and uses low ground pressure mulching; a versatile and eco-friendly solution.

It’s no secret that low ground pressure machinery has become the go-to option for forestry mulching for sustainable land clearing and vegetation management. 

In this latest blog we outline the importance of forestry mulching, with a spotlight on the importance of low ground pressure techniques used by our 5-star-rated company.

What Is Forestry Mulching?

Forestry mulching is an efficient method of removing vegetation remnants after a clear fell, thinning operation or as part of site preparation for a new forestry site. Once timber has been removed and brash recovered the remaining branches can be mulched to better prepare the site for restocking. 

The need for bringing in numerous types of machines is eliminated as our low ground pressure excavators and mulchers can be equipped with various mulching units and can handle the entire project solely. Our industry-leading low ground pressure machinery will mulch, cut and grind forest residue, re-generated trees and stumps leaving behind a clean and tidy site on completion. This layer of organic material is left to break down and be reintroduced into the soil, making it an ideal growing medium. 

Furthermore, as a result of forestry mulching, the biodegradable top-layer (mulch) becomes a natural protection and encourages native plant growth.

The Magic of Low Ground Pressure Mulching

In the modern-day world of environmental land clearance, low ground pressure machinery plays an integral part. Low ground pressure machinery works by preserving the integrity of the terrain. With an increased footprint and greatly reduced ground pressure (PSI) our machines travel over boggy ground with minimise disturbance to the surface.

In comparison to traditional equipment, which is heavy and often on small undercarriages often causing unnecessary damage to the ground, low ground pressure mulching is much more environmentally friendly.

Our industry-leading low ground pressure machinery has the ability to navigate a number of different terrains throughout the UK. Whether it’s to clear for redevelopment or other purposes, we are here to help every step of the way. For example, we have worked to provide forestry mulching on densely vegetated areas, moorland, woodlands, forestry and peatland sites. 

Environmental Benefits of Low Ground Pressure Mulching

As well as being highly efficient and effective, when compared to traditional mulching methods, there is a lot of emphasis on the environmental benefits of low ground pressure mulching.

Key environmental benefits include:

• Minimised Soil Disturbance: One of the key environmental benefits of low ground pressure forestry mulching is the fact that they cause minimal soil disturbance. As a result of this minimal disturbance to soil, this helps to preserve soil fertility and promotes plant growth and ecosystem functioning.
• Preservation of Vegetation: With low ground pressure mulching the go-to option for forestry mulching, we have the option to preserve desirable vegetation and species whilst selectively targeting undesirable vegetation. This selective approach helps with efficient mulching and prevents the wholesale destruction of habitats.
• Sustainable Land Use: Another key environmental benefit of low ground pressure mulching is that it promotes sustainable land use. It achieves this by minimising environmental impact which allows for the efficient management of natural resources.

Applications of Low Ground Pressure Mulching

The versatility of low ground pressure mulching extends across a wide range of applications. 

A few examples of key applications include:

• Forestry Management: Treeclear UK frequently provides forestry mulching, with the use of industry-leading low ground pressure machinery, to provide services for forestry management. Within forestry management, we can assist in helping with site preparation for restocking, change of use and disease control.
• Habitat Restoration: Low ground pressure mulching is also used in forestry mulching projects to improve the condition of degraded ecosystems. Machinery is proven to remove invasive species and create suitable conditions for native vegetation. Essentially, habitat restoration helps to promote biodiversity. 
• Wetland Restoration: Another key application of where low ground pressure forestry mulching is required is for wetland restoration.  Our machines have the ability to access sensitive sites such as nature reserves without causing significant disturbance to the ground. Their key goal here may be to efficiently clear invasive species or enhance habitat quality for wetland species.

Forestry Mulching (Using Low Ground Pressure)

If you’re looking for efficient and sustainable forestry mulching, look no further than Treeclear UK. With the help of our industry-leading low ground pressure machinery and excavators, we continue to lead the way in environmental land clearance. 

As more emphasis gets placed on looking after our surrounding environment, the need and requirement for our service will continue to grow, as we continue to offer an unrivalled service. In summary, low ground pressure forestry mulching helps to significantly reduce environmental impact and create healthier ecosystems.

Why Choose Treeclear UK?

Treeclear UK are proud to be your 5-star-rated environmental land clearance contractors specialising in forestry mulching. 

We are well-equipped to provide our services for a range of clients including commercial clients, government organisations, wildlife trusts, land agents and private estates.

Qualifications and member organisations we’re proud to be a part of include:

• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
• City & Guilds NPTC qualified including (FMOC) 
• Members Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA)