Best way for clearing HUNDREDS of stumps?

[Fallon]

Did you watch the video?

And if you cut the lumber off that stump & push the sumps into a pile it will be even better. As you push & tumble the stumps more dirt will get knocked free. I'm sure efficiency will vary between tree & soil type. Oak trees & clay will be much stickier than those pine in Florida sand. But that goes for a dozer as well as an excavator. An excavator tossing & dropping a stump probably removes as much dirt as a dozer tumbling & scraping the stump.

 

[BertZegers]

Maybe a logger is interested in the original trees and pay you some. ( Leave stumps high enough for the excavator to have leverage ). Than clear the rest. Don't excavate big trees yourself! Way to dangerous.

 

[9973720wb19]

I'd recommend checking with the local zoning office to make sure you don't need a permit. Zoning regulations (especially environmental) have changed in 30 years. You only need one neighbor to call the county "after" or "during" work to cause you problems. Don't ask how I know.

 

[NYCheese]

I'd recommend checking with the local zoning office to make sure you don't need a permit. Zoning regulations (especially environmental) have changed in 30 years. You only need one neighbor to call the county "after" or "during" work to cause you problems. Don't ask how I know.

I spoke with the town when I bought my paramotor, to see if there were any ordinances that would dictate where on my property I should place my "airfield". As long as it's not being used commercially, and I'm not building any structures, they said I could clear cut the entire property for all they care.

 

[Jstpssng]

Maybe a logger is interested in the original trees and pay you some. ( Leave stumps high enough for the excavator to have leverage ). Than clear the rest. Don't excavate big trees yourself! Way to dangerous.

I wouldn''t even worry about leaving high stumps, it's just that much more wood to get rid of later. A good operator with the right machine will pop them right out of the ground.

Did you watch the video?

Before having my own land cleared I asked a lot of questions of people who know including those who ran equipment, and the farmer I was working for. I was leaning toward a D7 with a stump rake but they all told me just what I said above.

Edit; I have watched the video and stand behind my original comment. Furthermore, not only do you have a stump pile to get rid of but also the entire tree, and up here I would rather see them go into the log or pulpwood pile.

 

[9973720wb19]

I spoke with the town when I bought my paramotor, to see if there were any ordinances that would dictate where on my property I should place my "airfield". As long as it's not being used commercially, and I'm not building any structures, they said I could clear cut the entire property for all they care.

that's good. cost me a few grand in legal fees and to hire an civil engineer to confirm/prove..."I did not violate any regulations".