What is Site preparation? Site preparation is a widely used method to facilitate the establishment of a desirable stand of trees. Homesites, restaurants, or even just modifying existing property are a few types of concepts. Site preparation activities remove or reduce competing vegetation, reduces, or removes unwanted trees and logging debris, and/or prepares the soil to promote the growth and survival of desired tree species.
What is Land clearing? Land clearing means the uprooting or clearing of vegetation in connection with construction of buildings; right-of-way maintenance; agricultural, residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial development; mining activities; or the initial clearing of vegetation to enhance property value; but does not include routine maintenance or property cleanup activities.
What is Forestry mulching? Forestry mulching is a land clearing method that uses a single machine to cut, grind, and clear vegetation. A forestry mulching machine, also referred to as a forestry mulcher, forest masticator, or brush cutter, uses a rotary drum equipped with steel chipper tools or blades to shred vegetation.
What is tree removal? Tree removal means the removal of a tree, through either direct or indirect actions, including but not limited to: (a) clearing, damaging, or poisoning resulting in an unhealthy or dead tree; (b) removal of at least half of the live crown; or (c) damage to the roots or trunk that is likely to destroy the tree’s structural integrity.
What is disaster relief? Disaster relief (emergency land management) refers to the process of responding to a catastrophic situation, providing humanitarian aid to persons and communities who have suffered from some form of disaster. Disaster relief is the services made available to individuals and communities that have experienced losses due to disasters such as floods, high wind or even snowstorms and riots.
