Forest Management, Wildfire Mitigation, and Range Clearing
At Forest and Range Solutions, we offer a range of solutions to help restore damaged forests. Services like fire mitigation, mastication, tree clearing, consulting, and firewood services can help prevent wildfires, improve forest health, and restore the natural balance of forest ecosystems.
Forest Restoration
Forest restoration services refer to the process of rehabilitating degraded or damaged forests and restoring them to their natural state. This involves planting trees, improving soil quality, and reducing threats such as invasive species. Forest restoration services are important for preserving biodiversity and providing ecosystem services such as clean water and air.
- Assessment
- GIS & Mapping
- Drone Photos
- Planning & Development with the Land Owner's Goals and Objectives
- Project Funding Resources
- Implementation
- Vegetation Management
- Forest Spinning (Felling, Skidding, etc..)
- Mastication
- Monitoring
We strive for the highest-quality natural look and feel!
Benefits of Mastication
Minimally invasive forest clearing is ideal for overcrowded forests, which are at an increased risk of wildfires. Clearing overgrown trees and brush will provide the following:
Remove fuel sources from trees
Allow sunlight to reach the forest floor
Improve drainage, soil stabilization, and tree health
Wildfire Mitigation
Enhance fuels reduction by removing necessary vegetation and trees to create a defensible space.
- Assessment
- Mapping
- Plan Development
- Mechanical and hand Mitigation
- Mastication
- Thinning
- Sources for funding Mitigation
- Monitoring
- Personally work with the land owner to develop the best plan based on your goals and objectives
Benefits of Wildfire Mitigation
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ButtonWildlife: It may take years, even decades, for animal populations to recover from the loss of their habitat.
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ButtonClimate: According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, global wildfires in 2021 produced the equivalent of 6,450 megatons of CO2 - nearly twice the amount of carbon emissions from fossil fuels in the European Union.
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ButtonEconomy: In 2023, Reuters reported that private insurance companies spent $13 billion covering losses from wildfires in the western U.S.
Forest Assessment & Consulting
Forest and Range Solutions provides land management consulting services to help landowners achieve their goals for forest health, wildlife habitat, and sustainable land use. Our team of experts offers customized solutions and practical advice to maximize the value of your land while preserving its natural resources.
Types of Consulting Services Offered
- Wildfire Risk
- Forest Health
- Insect & Disease
- Range Health
- Wildlife
- Ecosystem Health
- Productivity
- Holistic Approach
- Land Owner Goals & Objectives
- Planning
- Inventory
- Mapping
- Drone Imagery
- Funding Assistance
- Project Management
- Long term Assistance
Road and Trail Infrastructure
- Assessment
- Planning
- Design
- Mapping
- Location
- Construction
- Maintenance
Land Clearing
At Forest and Range Solutions, we clear land meticulously to prepare it for your next phase, be it construction, landscaping, or renewable energy projects like solar and wind turbines. Our expert team removes trees, stumps, and debris, ensuring a clean canvas for any project. Additionally, if your land has become overgrown and is a jungle to walk through, let us clear the way to a brand new landscape. Trust us to make your vision a reality.