Project Gallery
Explore real-world forestry mulching, defensible space and lot clearing transformations across Spokane, Green Bluff, Deer Park, Mead, Chattaroy and surrounding Inland Northwest properties. These representative projects highlight fuel load reduction, improved access, reclaimed visibility and wildfire mitigation outcomes achieved through professional vegetation management.
Hillside Fuel Reduction
forestry mulching
This hillside property had accumulated dense brush, saplings and ladder fuels across a sloped ponderosa pine stand. Our drum-style mulcher processed the understory in a single pass, reducing surface and ladder fuel continuity. The resulting mulch layer protects soil from erosion while the improved spacing allows healthier tree growth and reduces crown fire risk.
Home Perimeter Clearance
defensible space
A residential property in the Spokane-area wildland–urban interface required zone-focused vegetation modification within 100 ft of the home. We removed ladder fuels, thinned dense shrubs and created crown separation to reduce ignition pathways. The treatment improved firefighter defensibility and met insurance defensible space requirements.
New Build Preparation
lot clearing
This rural parcel was overgrown with invasive brush, hawthorn and dense sapling regeneration prior to new construction. Selective forestry mulching cleared the build envelope while preserving mature trees and soil structure. The clean, level finish allowed the builder to begin staging and foundation work without additional site prep.
What These Projects Demonstrate
Forestry mulching eliminates multiple traditional clearing steps (cut, pile, haul, burn) by processing vegetation in place. The mulch layer reduces erosion, helps moisture retention and slows invasive regrowth—supporting long-term defensible space maintenance.
Defensible space implementation is strategic—not clear cutting. We interrupt fuel continuity, manage ladder fuels and adjust spacing so flame lengths and radiant heat are reduced before reaching structures or infrastructure.
Lot & brush clearing opens access, prepares parcels for development and enhances property marketability. When paired with follow-on selective mulching or seasonal maintenance, it creates stable conditions for staging, fencing, trails or agricultural conversion.
Curious what a similar outcome would look like on your acreage? Schedule a site-specific assessment—we'll outline realistic achievable improvements and phased options if needed.
Each transformation shown represents a different objective: wildfire ignition pathway reduction, improved ingress / egress reliability, build preparation, pasture edge reclamation, or visual and recreational enhancement. In Spokane and surrounding Inland Northwest communities, mixed fuel profiles (conifer litter, shrub layers, invasive blackberry or hawthorn, dense sapling regeneration) require a selective rather than destructive approach. Forestry mulching produces a manageable post-treatment environment most landowners can maintain with homeowner-scale equipment instead of repeated heavy contractor mobilizations.
The resulting mulch layer delivers compound value: it moderates soil temperature, buffers moisture fluctuation during summer drought periods, suppresses erosion on slopes, slows undesirable seed germination, and gradually contributes organic matter that improves microbial activity. Unlike raw dozer scraping—which exposes mineral soil and encourages opportunistic invasive colonization—precision mulching preserves soil structure while still removing hazardous ladder fuels.
For properties pursuing Washington DNR cost-share alignment, clear photographic documentation like the before / after context represented here can support treatment justification (fuel continuity reduction, spacing improvements, surface fuel load moderation). We help capture and organize this material when projects are scoped with cost-share eligibility in mind.
Our Work by Service Type
Forestry Mulching Projects
Our forestry mulching projects address overgrown acreage, accumulated ladder fuels and dense understory across varied terrain. Equipment selection and mulch depth are calibrated to soil conditions and slope, leaving a protective organic layer that suppresses regrowth and retains moisture.
Defensible Space Projects
Defensible space work focuses on reducing ignition pathways within zones 0–100+ ft around structures. We selectively thin vegetation, remove ladder fuels and create crown separation so wildfire flame lengths and ember exposure are reduced before reaching buildings.
Lot Clearing Projects
Lot clearing prepares parcels for construction, resale or agricultural conversion. Forestry mulching clears brush and saplings while preserving soil integrity, giving builders and landowners a clean, stable surface without the erosion and compaction caused by traditional dozing.
Project Comparison
| Project Type | Typical Duration | Terrain | Before → After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry Mulching | 1–3 days per acre | Slopes, flatland, mixed conifer | Dense brush → clean mulch layer with spaced trees |
| Defensible Space | 1–2 days per zone | Residential perimeter, WUI parcels | Continuous fuels → separated crowns, reduced ladder fuels |
| Lot Clearing | 1–4 days per lot | Build sites, overgrown parcels | Overgrown brush → level, buildable surface |