Mulching Services

Fraser Earthworks specialises in mulching, servicing locally the Sunshine Coast to all of South East Queensland. The mulching equipment is a special attachment head which will complete difficult tree and vegetation clearing easily. Whether the mulching is required for trees, scrub, overgrown sections of land or to clear trails and walkways in areas of forestry, we have the right sized machine to suit your requirements.

Our mulching services can be used for small and large vegetation clearing projects, domestic or commercial, rural or around suburban housing. Roads, highways, pipelines and other utility’s benefit from mulching as a single machine can remove over hanging branches, stumps & free standing trees. Not only can mulching be a commercial job for your fruit tree farms but also for residential land clearing projects as well. No need to get your hands dirty anymore leave it to us!

Why mulch?

Mulching is not only a faster and more effective way of clearing all sorts of vegetation, but also puts all the nutrients back into the ground without disrupting the earth. Mulching can dramatically improve soil productivity, conserve moisture in the ground & reduce weed regrowth. Our mulching machine also has the ability to operate on steep slopes and in small or tight areas, in poor ground conditions, and in wet weather. Our mulching machine clears land of unwanted trees and brush with limited disturbance to soils or desirable vegetation.

Traditional land clearing methods often present an increased risk of erosion by pushing over trees, uprooting the stump and roots, and substantially disturbing soils. In contrast, mulching the vegetation leaves the soil structure intact. The mulched material can be left on the ground and will act as an erosion barrier while returning nutrients back into the soil through decomposition. Over time, grass will naturally grow through the mulch and can be maintained with mowing.

Still not sure or need more information, contact us now to discuss your next project!

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Fire prevention, protection and management

Proactive mulching: Mulching reduces the potential for wildfires by eliminating small leafy plants and fallen or rotten trees. If left overgrown, this vegetation increases the potential for fire, increases the heat intensity, and serves as fire ladders that enable fire to elevate quickly to the tops of trees which is where a fire can spread most quickly. Mulching can also be used to create a coarse grind finish that can create a more ideal controlled burn.
Reactive mulching: In addition to proactive thinning of vegetation to lessen the intensity of wildfires, forestry mulching can be used for reactive cutting of lines (fire breaks) on active fires.
Cleanup: After the fire is out and cleanup efforts are under way, forestry mulching machines, mulching attachments, and an excavator with a mulching attachment can provide a top layer of mulch to prevent soil erosion on slopes and minimize water pollution.

To get a quote for a fire break or other protective mulching, contact us now!

We also offer Mulcher Wet & Dry Hire.

Mulching Services on the Sunshine Coast that Help the Environment

Excavations and site clearing are generally not viewed as very environmentally friendly. Indeed, they tend to be thought of as quite destructive practices. However, when landscape mulching services are used instead of or as well as them, the outcome can be much better for ecology.

Our mulching and wood chipping service at Fraser Earthworks will convert unwanted vegetation into useful material that is beneficial to plants. This can be created when roadside or subdivision clearing, removing invasive weeds, creating fire breaks or for a host of other residential & commercial land clearing projects.

Enhanced Land Values Using a Tree Mulcher on the Sunshine Coast

Using a vegetation or tree mulching service can significantly increase the value of any property:

development land will be in a suitable state for construction to start
residential land won’t have too many trees that can obscure views and damage houses, paths and pipes; well-spaced trees and shrubs enhance the appearance and value of any property
agricultural land will have enhanced crop growing potential when the wild and uncontrolled growth of vegetation is restricted.

As well as site and land clearing, bushfire prevention and management, mulching services are a vital part of conservation. Forestry mulching is used to remove underbrush and hazardous vegetation while tree mulching is undertaken to thin out excessive growth and so encourage further plant development.

Mulch on the Sunshine Coast provides nutrition for remaining vegetation and retains moisture in the soil, encouraging root growth and helping to prevent soil erosion. Proactive wood chipping removes dead and rotten trees and shrubs, clears out invasive species and so protects native plants, clears water courses and improves access to food sources and shelter for wildlife.

Wood Chipping on the Sunshine Coast for Improved Land Management

Whether you are looking for a full mulching service or want to complete the job yourself with our excavator mulcher hire, our mulching machines come in a variety of sizes and capabilities with different throughputs, attachments, mountings and either tracked or with rubber tyres. They can be used on large, flat sites, on slopes and on rough terrain in areas that are difficult to access. They can clear areas around trees and other objects without damaging them.

Choose a machine to suit the size and type of job you have to deal with and the type of terrain to be encountered. Or have a number of mulchers of various capabilities to provide a comprehensive service.

Mulchers play a crucial role in conservation and land management, and we can help you choose the ones that are ideal for you. Contact us if you need advice and support.

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