Forest Thinning & Fuel Reduction in Colorado

Before humans help to put out fires, the forests had their own methods to protect themselves. The small fires would help to remove the dead or diseased trees, while encouraging the growth of more fire-resistant wildlife. However, humans have disrupted that growth.

Forest fires are a major concern for many. Humans have to take extra effort to reduce the risk, and one of the ways to do that is through fuel reduction and forest thinning. We need to get rid of the fuel to the fire, helping the forest do what it used to do on its own.

Removal of Diseased, Dead, and Fallen Trees

At Colorado Mastication, we ensure the whole forest is protected and not just from fire. The removal of diseased trees does more than prevent the spread of fire. It protects other trees in the area from insect attacks like bark beetles and tree diseases.

Meanwhile, trees die from diseases and from insect infestation. Part of our mitigation and forest restoration plans will help get rid of these dead or fallen trees. The aim is to remove the fuel for the fire, leaving healthy, fire-resistant trees in the area.

Forest Thinning to Remove Overgrowth

Because of the way mankind has adapted its method of putting out fires, forests have succumbed to some overgrowth. Overgrown forests are bigger fire risks, and we’ve taken steps to help prevent that. Our tree mastication services will help thin the forests and make them safer and more sustainable. With thinning we will reduce density of a forest and create more space between trees. Small conifers growing between larger trees provide ladder fuels and may needed to be removed..

With our forest mastication machinery, we can get into the forests and remove single or multiple trees, clumps of scrub oaks and brushes. The machinery works one tree at a time to prevent damage to the surrounding areas.