Common projects
Where this service fits
Choose the corridor width for the use
A hand-access repair path can be narrow. A fence contractor, tractor, utility truck, trailer, or emergency vehicle needs more width and turning room. The cleared width should include the operating envelope of the equipment, not only the final fence or tire track.
Corners, gates, creek approaches, and material staging areas often need additional room. Identifying these areas before work avoids repeated mobilization.
Old fence hazards
Abandoned barbed wire, woven wire, T-posts, cables, and dumped metal can disappear inside brush. These materials must be located and removed before forestry mulching. Wire can damage equipment, create dangerous projectiles, and contaminate the finished corridor.
The owner should identify whether old fencing is to remain, be protected, or be removed. Fence removal and disposal are distinct from vegetation clearing and should be included deliberately.
Trail layout and land character
A good trail follows workable contours, avoids chronically wet ground, preserves notable trees, and reaches useful destinations. Curves can create a more natural route and reduce erosion compared with forcing a straight line down a slope.
Clearing alone creates a trail, not necessarily an all-weather road. Gravel, drainage crossings, grading, or stabilization can be added when the route must support vehicles in wet conditions.
Rights-of-way and easements
Utility and access easements can have specific width, vegetation, notification, and work-hour requirements. Authorization from the property owner does not replace requirements imposed by the easement holder or municipality.
We follow visibly marked limits and utility locates. Work near active infrastructure may require coordination, spotters, hand clearing, or a provider approved by the utility.
Scope options
What can be included
Property-owner questions
Fence Lines, Trails & Right-of-Way FAQs
How wide should a fence line be?
It depends on fence type, installation equipment, terrain, access, and future mowing. The fence contractor’s needs should be confirmed before clearing.
Do you survey boundaries?
No. Owners should provide reliable survey markings or clearly marked routes.
Can trails curve around mature trees?
Yes. Walking and marking the route beforehand is the best way to preserve valuable trees and avoid wet or steep areas.
Can old wire be mulched?
No. Wire and metal must be removed or clearly isolated before mulching equipment enters the area.
Does a cleared trail need gravel?
Not always. Foot, horse, and occasional dry-weather access may only need vegetation cleared. Regular vehicle traffic or wet soils may need a prepared base.