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Erosion Control After Land Clearing: Silt Fence, Mulch, and Stabilized Entrances

TL;DR Freshly cleared ground in Central Texas can move on you—clay gets slick, limestone sheds water fast, and a single storm can carry your topsoil into the street or a creek. The fix isn’t complicated: install silt fence where runoff leaves the site, use mulch as a living blanket (feathered to ~2–3 inches on trails […]

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Permits for Land Clearing in Austin & Surrounding Cities (Plain-English Guide)

TL;DR If you’re clearing land anywhere around Austin, assume you’ll need at least basic notifications and erosion controls—and possibly a full permit—when you: disturb ≥1 acre, work near creeks or floodplains, clear inside a platted subdivision/ETJ, remove regulated trees, or prep a building pad/drive. The fastest path is to sequence your project: concept sketch →

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Best Trees and Brush to Remove First on Central Texas Lots (Safety + Fire Mitigation)

TL;DR If you’re opening up a Central Texas property, remove the highest-risk fuels first: dense Ashe juniper (cedar) thickets, dead/declining mesquite, low yaupon and huisache tangles, and ladder fuels under live oaks. Prioritize anything that (1) creates a fast fire ladder, (2) threatens access/egress, (3) crowds structures or propane/electrical, and (4) destabilizes drainage. Keep healthy

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Forestry Mulching vs Traditional Land Clearing in Austin (Costs, Speed, Impact)

TL;DR In Central Texas, forestry mulching is typically the quickest, cleanest way to open up cedar- and mesquite-choked land with minimal ground disturbance and no brush haul-off. It excels for selective clearing, trails, view corridors, and wildfire mitigation—think park-like results fast. Traditional land clearing (dozers, excavators, haul trucks) is the right call when you need

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How Land Clearing Prepares Your Property for Future Development

How Land Clearing Prepares Your Property for Future Development

Before breaking ground on any new project, land clearing is a crucial step to ensure your property is ready for development. Hiring an experienced land clearing contractor is essential to ensure the process is done correctly from the start. Whether it’s a residential or commercial venture, clearing the land properly sets the stage for a

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Top 5 Common Land Clearing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Top 5 Common Land Clearing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Land clearing is an essential step in many development projects, and site preparation is crucial whether you’re preparing a site for a new home, a commercial building, or a landscaping project. However, this process requires careful planning and execution. Property owners risk making costly mistakes that can lead to project delays, increased costs, or environmental

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Land Clearing and Site Preparation: How They Work Together for a Successful Build

Land Clearing and Site Preparation: How They Work Together for a Successful Build

Before any construction project takes off, two critical steps must be meticulously undertaken: land clearing and site preparation. Imagine building a house on a plot overrun by wild trees, stumps, and uneven ground—quite the challenge, right? That’s where land clearing comes into play, removing these natural obstacles to create a blank canvas for builders. But

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