Please note that Pagodin's Tree Care Services, LLC. only operates within the State of New Jersey. PA or DE residents, please call (609)499-9459 to determine if you are in a covered area.
Arborist Services
Silviculture is the nuts and bolts of maintaining a forest. It is far more than just cutting of the trees. Teams of foresters, arborists and biologists will evaluate a large stand, the amount of light, water, invasive species, and many other factors. Stoddard Neel is a technique used to keep the stand that is being thinned more natural in appearance than groomed and maintains natural habitats in the selected stand. Having a thorough understanding of these practices can make the difference between a healthy forest, and one that is going to disappear due to neglect.
Land Clearing
Lot clearing is a big part of the work we do. Clear cutting large areas of land requires specialized machinery and knowledge that is acquired over decades. We are able to clear all types of vegetation utilizing techniques that are both green and cost effective. Each clearing is unique and poses its own individual complications depending on its use. Many lots are cleared for agricultural purposes, however, we have performed site clearing for residential and commercial dwellings as well. Material can be rough cut and dropped, or mulched fine to ensure easy cleaning of the surface depending on your needs and your budget. Identification of difficult, sensitive, or prohibited areas of clearing is crucial; having a company that is knowledgeable and well versed in these issues is essential.
Tree Mulching
Reclamation with powered equipment is a fairly newer method in NJ, as burning was the principal method. In the early 1980’s research on mechanized mowing techniques demonstrated that when reclamation with powered equipment is done properly, it can be more effective than burning. Mowing or mulching with powered equipment costs less and will increase the volume of organic matter returning to the fertile soil.
Mowing and mulching of an established field is just another way to remove the blueberry stem growth which stimulates the plant to put out new shoots from the rhizome. Mulching mowers tend to be well suited for this as they continuously recut and break down the vegetation being removed. The configuration of the blades creates a vacuum effect: along with a well-trained operator, the old plants can be cut into a finer mulch that produces nutrients that can be returned to the soil. Flailing mowers work well but do not cut the unwanted vegetation into very small pieces preventing rapid breakdown, and are generally harder to rake clean where desired.