Agriculture Services

Our Agriculture side focuses on Orchard Removal and Vineyard Removal by mastication (Orchard Recycling) for growers located in the Central Valley. In addition, we offer field & pasture reclamation for Ranchers and Landowners. Our high horsepower equipment replaces the need for burn permits, tub grinders, and spreading.

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Benefits of Our Agricultural Processes:

1. Enhanced Efficiency: Experience orchard clearing up to 5 times faster than competitors due to our streamlined approach. By minimizing tree contact to 1-2 times, we expedite the process while achieving the same exceptional results that may require up to 5 encounters with other methods.

2. Superior Cutting Technology: Our masticator heads feature carbide steel cutting-teeth, ensuring superior biomass reduction. This technology delivers fast, efficient, and cost-effective clearing of trees and brush, optimizing productivity for our clients.

3. Compliance and Reimbursement Opportunities: Rest assured, our Orchard Removal and Vineyard Removal process is both CARB-approved and qualifies for reimbursement through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's grant program. Eligible growers stand to receive reimbursement of up to $600 per acre for orchards, $800 for cane-pruned vineyards, and $1,300 for cordon-pruned vineyards, with an additional $100 per acre available for small growers.

4. Sustainable Solution for Ag-Burn Permits: With changes to regulations prohibiting Ag-Burn Permits in California effective January 1, 2025, we offer a viable solution to this challenge. Our methods provide an alternative that ensures compliance while effectively managing vegetation.

Forestry Services

Our Forestry side focuses on Forestry Mulching projects such as Shaded Fuel Breaks, Brush Removal, Right-of-Way Clearing (R.O.W.) Clearing for Government agencies, serving both CAL Fire & the U.S.F.S., in the Central California mountain ranges. In addition, we offer Commercial and Private land-owners with services such as Defensible Space Clearing for Wildfires, Viewscape Clearing and Site Preparation.

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Advantages of Our Forestry Practices:

1. Enhanced Cost Efficiency: By employing a single expert operator, we optimize efficiency and lower costs for land clearing projects, ensuring maximum value for our clients.

2. Extensive Fire Management Expertise: With a combined experience of over 20 years in wildland firefighting and fire clearance alongside CAL Fire, our team brings unparalleled proficiency to fire clearance operations, meeting rigorous Federal and State standards with precision.

3. Deep-rooted Ranching Heritage: Benefit from the insights of a fifth-generation cattle rancher hailing from the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains, providing invaluable knowledge for land management strategies tailored to these unique terrains.

4. Superior Equipment Proficiency: With unmatched expertise in equipment operation tailored for both ranching and fire safety applications, we deliver top-tier performance and reliability in every project we undertake.

5. Financial Support Opportunities: Through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers can access financial and technical assistance to leverage our specialized mastication services, facilitating sustainable land management practices.

What is Mastication?

Mastication, also referred to as chipping, grinding, or mulching, encompasses the on-site chipping of entire trees, brush, or vines, including roots. Our equipment streamlines this process by seamlessly cutting, grinding, and clearing unwanted vegetation from your property in a single step. The result is a fine mulch that is not only nutrient-rich but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of your land, making it both operational and visually pleasing.

By utilizing Carbide Blades instead of conventional steel, we achieve unparalleled efficiency in cutting, grinding, and land clearance, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.

What is Orchard Recycling?

Orchard Recycling involves the on-site chipping and sub-soiling of entire trees or vines, including roots, usually performed at the conclusion of their agronomic life cycle and before replanting. This process has been shown to significantly enhance productivity in subsequent replanted orchards and soils. Additionally, it contributes to carbon sequestration, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves soil structure, and enhances water use efficiency, resulting in sustainable agricultural practices with positive environmental impacts.