When an area of land is being repurposed for farming or building development, it’s often necessary to perform extensive work to get it ready. Land clearing is the first step to getting this land ready for new uses. But what is involved in clearing the land, and who needs it? Here is some more information about this service:

What Is It?

Land clearing includes removing trees, bushes, tree stumps, stones, and any other obstacles from an area. Depending on the size of the land, this is usually done with machinery to speed up the process. Land clearing may involve the services of a professional arborist, especially if there are a lot of large trees.

To make the land usable for farming, it must also be prepared for cultivation. This may include liming, which is the process of adding minerals to the soil to improve fertility and oxygen levels. If the land is used for commercial or residential development, then it may also need to be leveled.

When Is It Done? 

Depending on the project, land may be cleared by a government agency, a commercial developer, or a residential property owner. Land clearing doesn’t have to involve large areas, although it frequently does. Sometimes, it’s done on a small scale for a residential property. For example, it may be done to build a mother-in-law suite, a garage, or a shed on the same property.

For proper clearing, it’s important to remove debris while leaving as much of the topsoil as possible to prevent erosion. Before clearing trees and brush, it’s also necessary to evaluate the soil and slope. Otherwise, soil runoff may become a problem. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional landscaper to do the job.

Do you need some help with land clearing? Give the staff at Greatland Tree Service a call at (907) 336-8733. They specialize in landscaping, land clearing, and tree services in the greater Anchorage, AK, area. They have been offering quality service at a fair price for over 15 years. Visit their website to request a quote for your project or to learn more about their services.