MASTICATION

Mastication is a highly efficient land-clearing method that utilizes specialized machinery to selectively cut trees, brush, and vines, effectively clearing unwanted vegetation while leaving behind a shredded layer of mulch. This mulch acts as a protective barrier, helping to preserve and enhance the topsoil layer, promote natural erosion control, and support regrowth of desired vegetation. Unlike traditional methods, mastication eliminates the need for burning, chipping, or hauling away vegetation, making it environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

One significant benefit of mastication is its contribution to wildfire mitigation. By reducing the density of trees, leafy plants, and dry brush on the forest floor, the potential for wildfires is significantly reduced. These fuel sources, if left untreated, pose a higher risk of ignition and rapid spread into the forest canopy. 

Wood chipping is the process of transforming logs, branches, and other woody materials into smaller, more manageable wood chips with the use of a specifically designed machine.

Wood chipping serves various purposes in forestry and land management. One common application is the disposal or recycling of woody debris generated during tree removal, forest thinning, or storm damage cleanup. Instead of discarding or burning this material, it can be chipped into smaller pieces, which are easier to transport, store, or repurpose. 

Wood chips can be used in landscaping, gardening, or erosion control, where they act as mulch to retain moisture, suppress weed growth, and protect the soil from erosion.

Tree trimming involves the careful and strategic removal of branches to improve tree health, enhance aesthetics, and ensure safety. This process mitigates risks from dead or overgrown branches and promotes healthier growth. 

Noyo Forestry utilizes both traditional tree climbing techniques and advanced aerial lifts to access and trim trees efficiently and safely. This combination allows for precise trimming in difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring thorough maintenance that promotes healthier growth and reduced hazards.

Firewood processing involves converting raw logs or timber into smaller, manageable pieces suitable for use as fuel in fires or wood-burning stoves. This includes cutting logs into suitable lengths, and splitting them into smaller pieces.  

Stump grinding is the mechanical removal of tree stumps from the ground using a specialized grinder. When trees are cut down or naturally fall, the stumps that remain can hinder land use and land management activities. Using a stump grinder equipped with a rotating cutting wheel or disc, the stump is chipped away, reducing it to ground level or below and weakening its root system.