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Clearing Lands
Clearing lands may be divided into several operations, depending on the type of vegetation, the condition of the soil and topography, the amount of clearing required, and the purpose for which the clearing is done, as listed below,
1. Removing all tress and stumps, including roots.
2. Removing all vegetation above the surface of the ground only, leaving stumps and roots in the ground.
3. Disposing of vegetation by stacking and burning it.
4. Knocking all vegetation down, then chopping or crushing it or onto the surface of the ground or burning it later.
5. Killing or retarding the growth of brush by cutting the roots below the surface of the ground.
Types of Equipment used for Clearing Operations
1. Tractor-mounted Bulldozer
2. Tractor-mounted Special Blades
3. Tractor-mounted Rakes
4. Tractor-pulled Chains and Cables
Clearing lands may be divided into several operations, depending on the type of vegetation, the condition of the soil and topography, the amount of clearing required, and the purpose for which the clearing is done, as listed below,
1. Removing all tress and stumps, including roots.
2. Removing all vegetation above the surface of the ground only, leaving stumps and roots in the ground.
3. Disposing of vegetation by stacking and burning it.
4. Knocking all vegetation down, then chopping or crushing it or onto the surface of the ground or burning it later.
5. Killing or retarding the growth of brush by cutting the roots below the surface of the ground.
Types of Equipment used for Clearing Operations
1. Tractor-mounted Bulldozer
2. Tractor-mounted Special Blades
3. Tractor-mounted Rakes
