Landowners often tell us they feel stuck with overgrown gullies or hillsides that are too dangerous for a tractor. We recently worked with a client in the Scenic Rim who had lost three acres of prime grazing to Lantana because her previous contractor wouldn't touch the 40-degree incline. Leaving that land to sit is a fire risk and a waste of your mortgage.
The Fast Stats on Equine Clearing
- 60 Degrees: The maximum slope our specialised forestry mulching gear can handle.
- 100% On-Site: All biomass stays on your property as protective mulch.
- 0% Burn Piles: No scorching the earth or dealing with smoky piles that upset the neighbours.
- Top Speed: We reclaim paddocks in hours that would take weeks of hand-pulling.
Common Mistakes We See
A huge error is "clear-felling" everything. This destroys soil health and invites Long Grass to take over. We focus on selective weed removal, taking out the rubbish while protecting the native shade trees your horses actually need for shelter.
Your Property vs. The "Big Three" Invaders
South East Queensland horse properties are constantly under siege from these specific threats:
- Camphor Laurel: These thirsty giants choke out native grass and can damage fencing.
- Privet: Highly invasive in our damp gullies and creek lines.
- Wild Tobacco: It spreads fast and dominates the "good" soil first.
Why Mulching Wins for the Environment
Traditional paddock reclamation often involves heavy dozers that rip up topsoil, leading to massive erosion during the first summer storm. Our process grinds Other Scrub/Weeds into a coarse carpet. This mulch layer:
- Prevents soil runoff on steep hills.
- Retains moisture for better spring grass growth.
- Suppresses the germination of Groundsel Bush and Mist Flower.
The Steep Terrain Advantage
If your back paddock looks like a wall of Cat's Claw Creeper or Madeira Vine, you don't need a goat; you need a specialist. We create fire breaks and steep terrain clearing solutions where others fear to tread.
Stop looking at the weeds and start looking at more grass.
Ready to clean up your ridges? get a free quote from the ADS Forestry team today.