Sometimes you need professionals to perform immediate land clearing to prepare your property for a new use. Other times, you have some flexibility on when you need timber removal and vegetation management. The best time for seasonal land clearing in most cases is during Mississippi’s autumn or winter, although other seasons also have their advantages.
Learn why it’s best to perform this kind of work during certain seasons.
Autumn Land Clearing Often Goes Faster
Most people in northwest Mississippi and the surrounding areas will hire a team to conduct land clearing services in autumn. Site preparation in the fall is beneficial because rainfall is reduced in the region during these months. Professionals using clearing equipment won’t have to worry as much about sinking into muddy ground during the fall.
If you choose forestry mulching services, adding mulch to the ground in the fall offers multiple benefits. It prevents winter erosion and can help limit weed growth in the spring by forming a barrier layer over the soil.
Vegetation and weed growth naturally slow down in autumn, making removal easier. It won’t take as long to do the work when the vegetation is thinner.
If you want to erect a building in late fall and allow construction teams to work on the interior during winter, scheduling property clearing for early fall is beneficial.
Removing Trees in Winter Delivers Multiple Benefits
As trees go into dormancy during winter, it’s a good time of the year to remove them. Trees without green leaves make it easier for workers to see any hazards they might pose. Hazards on the ground are also more obvious, especially when downed trees thick with leaves are not covering them.
If you’re clearing a parcel that has a lot of damp ground, it tends to firm up or even freeze during winter. Heavy equipment won’t sink into the soil as much in winter as it does in other seasons, reducing ruts and the need for subsequent land grading.
Winter is also ideal if you’re worried about disrupting local wildlife, which tends to recede during the colder months.
For a project that requires starting building or infrastructure construction in the spring, winter land clearing is best. Removing vegetation in winter means the parcel will be freshly cleaned and ready for the construction crew to move in. Winter lot clearing also prepares it nicely for a spring agricultural planting.
Clearing a Parcel in Spring Is Challenging but Possible
Spring seems like a natural time to clear a lot. Property owners might be looking to take advantage of warmer weather to get projects underway in the spring and want a piece of property cleared right away.
However, Mississippi tends to see heavier rain in spring, which creates muddy ground and makes low-lying areas difficult to navigate. Clearing vegetation and trees just before heavy rains can lead to erosion.
Wildlife tends to be most active in spring. Removing trees and vegetation can disrupt animals’ natural patterns.
However, if you need to start a project in spring, it can still be successful. Professionals offering lot clearing services must anticipate potential problems and develop workarounds. They’ll closely study the environmental impact of the work on wildlife and predict the flow of water and whether it will cause erosion.
Summer Land Clearing Is a Smart Choice for Large-Scale Projects
Hiring professionals for land clearing services in the summer presents both challenges and benefits for property owners. Summer days bring the most sunlight, which allows for long days of work. For a large project, having these extra hours helps reduce the timeline.
Dry season clearing means that soil conditions are ideal for using heavy machinery without worrying about sinking into wet ground. The reduced rainfall during Mississippi summers lets the work move forward faster.
You will, however, have an increased risk of fire during summer dry conditions. Downed trees and vegetation provide fuel for any fire that manages to start. Experts will use specialized vegetation removal techniques to reduce the risk of igniting a wildfire.
It can be difficult for human workers and heavy machinery to operate in hot weather and high humidity conditions. However, parcel clearing companies know the proper precautions to help limit the impact of the heat.
Schedule Your Work With B&B Landscaping and Land Clearing Today
At B&B Landscaping and Land Clearing, we offer site preparation for any purpose you have in mind. Our experts can discuss the plans with you, determine the best time of year to do the work, and identify which of our services will provide the greatest benefit to your project.
We offer a free cost estimate for any of the work we do. Learn more by calling us today at (662) 715-3931. We serve Hernando, MS, and the surrounding areas.
