We’re fully into the autumn season now and across the country temperatures are dropping. It’s the time of year where plants and vegetation start to die off. If you own a piece of land that you want cleared, there’s no better time to do it than now.
Cold weather is the best climate for land-clearing work to take place in. Of course, the weather will vary based on what part of the country you live in, but this principle generally holds trues for most places. Here’s why:
Better Visibility
In the spring and summer, vegetation can spread like wildfire if left to its own devices. This makes it harder to clear a piece of land because it lessens visibility, making it more difficult to actually see what needs to be cleared. Over the course of autumn, that vegetation will begin to die off, leaves will begin to fall, and the land will take on a more barren appearance, allowing for better visibility.
More Solid Footing
When the average temperature begins to dip low enough, the ground will become hardened, making it easier for heavy equipment to operate on it. In many places, the summer can be a wetter season, softening the ground and making it unsafe for that same equipment to operate.
Don’t Disturb the Soil
This is similar to the last point – the ground is softer in the spring and summer. Clearing land in those conditions can disturb and disrupt the soil, which can reduce the population of the organisms in the soil. Doing this work in the fall or winter can help ensure that you’re limiting soil disturbance as much as possible.
Be Ready for Spring
Land-clearing projects can be time consuming, often taking weeks or months to complete. When you start in the fall, you can be reasonably sure that you’ll be done in time for spring. This will allow you to do any building, landscaping, or any other projects that tend to take place in the spring.
If you’re in the need of land clearing services this fall or winter, Southeast Land Clearing is the place to call. Our experienced professionals use all the latest equipment to help get your land back in the shape you want. Call us at 850-665-4867 today to learn more about our services