Winter Forestry Mulching & Trail Clearing in Phillips, WI
ERE Excavation | 233119 Co Rd F, Abbotsford, WI 54405 | (715) 613-0011
A dense brush thicket near Phillips needed trails cut through it. We did the job in winter, using brush hogging and forestry mulching to open a clear lane. Here's what it looked like before and after.
Why We Do This Work in Winter
Winter is our main forestry mulching season, and jobs like this are why:
- Frozen ground holds the machine. Less rutting and less damage to your property than the same job in a wet season.
- Wet ground opens up. Areas that are out of reach in summer can often be reached once they freeze.
- Cold wood breaks cleaner. Stiff, frozen wood snaps apart instead of bending, so it grinds more easily.
- It's done before spring. The ground is cleared and ready for hunting season, planting, or building.
The Result
A clear, open trail through what had been a solid wall of brush, cut in the middle of winter.
Related Services
This job drew on our Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing & Management services. See more of our work in Phillips, WI, or browse our full Our Work gallery.
Common Questions
Can you mulch in the snow?
Yes. Frozen ground carries our tracked equipment, and winter is our main mulching season. Very deep snow or soft, wet conditions can slow things down, so we'll advise on timing based on current ground conditions.
Do you work in Phillips and the northern part of your service area?
Yes. Phillips is about an hour north of our shop in Abbotsford, and we've cleared trails there. Call (715) 613-0011 with the details of your project and we'll confirm scheduling.
What's the difference between brush hogging and forestry mulching?
Forestry mulching grinds brush and small trees into mulch in place and handles heavier growth. Brush hogging mows lighter brush and grass faster and cheaper, but doesn't handle small trees as well. This job used both.