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Scrub oak removal and pruning are one of the best courses of actions in fire mitigation of your home in Castle Rock. Considered one of the most common trees in Douglas county, scrub oaks (otherwise referred to as gambel oaks), are a type of oak tree that is native to Colorado since day one.

Even though gamble oak trees are considered to be beneficial to both the environment and humankind, many Colorado residents regard scrub oak as pests because they are one of the most fire hazardous species of trees in Colorado. If ever a flash fire occurs, dense strands of these trees can easily build up fuel, which would cause unexpected damage to nearby homes and livestock. As for the trees themselves, they can easily grow back as long as their roots are still intact.

Gambel Oak Mitigation Options

When you plan scrub oak mitigation on your Castle Rock property, consider two options: one is scrub oak clearing and the other is scrub oak management through pruning. Both of these services can be done by yourself or hiring a trusty tree removal service company.

So What Makes Scrub Oak Problematic?

In its natural, uninhabited environment, scrub oak is a very nice, beneficial type of oak that helps prevent erosion and feed all sorts of woodland creatures. However, because of its thicket forming nature, most people (especially those living in rural areas) find these trees to be both a nuisance and a fire hazard. This is especially true if the shrubs happen to be very close to a house in the middle of a steep cliff and you happen to raise animals for a living.

Frequent fires can cause young scrub oaks become very thick and impossible to walk through for livestock and wildlife. As a result, the growth of scrub oak makes it hard for farmers to raise their livestock, which in turn prevents them from making a living off the land. That is why even though scrub oak happens to be a very beneficial oak, most people living in rural areas find them to be a nuisance (and sometimes, a danger).

For questions about our brush clearing services, forest thinning, and restoration as well as the cost of scrub oak clearing, you can reach us at (719)400-9104.