Clearing a Dense Undergrowth: Fencing Project Day 3

TLDRIn this video, the operator uses a skid steer to clear dense undergrowth and trees for a fencing project. The work involves taking down trees, grinding stumps, and removing vines and debris.

Key insights

🌳The operator uses a skid steer and a mini excavator to take down trees and clear the undergrowth.

🔄Instead of grinding the trees as they stood, the operator lays them down to make grinding quicker and more efficient.

🗑️The operator plans to grind up the fallen trees and stumps to create mulch for a future project.

🌿The undergrowth includes dense vegetation such as vines, Wisteria, and water Oak trees.

🆒The operator uses a skid steer with a mulcher attachment to clear the undergrowth and make room for a new retention pond.

Q&A

What equipment is the operator using for this project?

The operator uses a skid steer and a mini excavator to clear the undergrowth and take down trees.

What is the operator doing with the fallen trees and stumps?

The operator plans to grind them up to create mulch.

What is the purpose of this project?

The operator is clearing the undergrowth to make room for a new retention pond.

What types of vegetation are being removed?

The undergrowth consists of dense vegetation, including vines, Wisteria, and water Oak trees.

What attachment is the operator using with the skid steer?

The operator is using a mulcher attachment to clear the undergrowth.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The operator begins by explaining that it is day three of a fence line clearing project.

00:16The operator describes how they used a mini excavator and a skid steer with a mulcher attachment to bring down trees and clear the undergrowth.

01:19The operator explains that instead of grinding the trees as they stood, they laid them down to make grinding quicker and more efficient.

03:02The operator shares their plan to grind up the fallen trees and stumps to create mulch for a future project.

18:34The operator begins working on a dense section of undergrowth behind a shed, using the skid steer to clear the area.

21:40The operator encounters a particularly thick area of vegetation and must carefully lift the skid steer to navigate through it.

23:38The operator continues to clear the undergrowth, making their way towards the road.

29:50The operator finishes the project by shaving back the undergrowth along the road, making more room for the retention pond.