Mulch Clearing vs. Traditional Clearing

  • Single-step process
  • Seldom requires permitting
  • Preserves and builds topsoil layer
  • Low ground pressure
  • Creates natural erosion control
  • Workable in wet and snowy weather
  • No burning, chipping or hauling
  • No windrows or brush piles
  • Recycles biomass
  • Extremely selective
  • Visually appealing
  • Sustainable
  • Less expensive
  • Multi-step process
  • Requires permitting and site plan
  • Damages and dislocates topsoil layer
  • High ground pressure (compaction)
  • Requires additional erosion control (silt fencing and catch basins)
  • Highly weather dependent
  • Often necessitates burning and/or chipping and hauling
  • Leaves windrows and brush piles
  • Discards biomass
  • Damages nearby trees and vegetation
  • Unsightly scarred appearance
  • Unsustainable
  • More expensive