Our Service
Forestry Mulching
Oregon's overgrowth meets its match. We clear land faster, cleaner, and better than traditional methods. No hauling, no burn piles. Your left is left open, more healthy, and with a beautiful, park-like finish.
Plain English
What is Forestry
Mulching, Exactly?
A mulching head attachment on our excavator or skidsteers spins at high speed, grinding brush, small trees, stumps, and invasive plants into fine wood chips — right where they stand.
The mulch stays on your property. It breaks down over time, returning organic matter to the soil, suppressing weeds, and preventing erosion. No trucks hauling debris. No burn piles.
One machine. One pass. Land that was unusable in the morning is open and walkable by afternoon.
No Hauling
Mulch stays on-site
No burning
No fire risk, no permits
Topsoil Intact
Unlike bulldozing
Works on hilly ground
Tracked machine access
Fast
Perfect for big properties
one pass
Ground to mulch, done
Why Mulching Beats
the Alternatives
Forestry Mulching
✅ No hauling or burning
✅ Topsoil protected
✅ Works on steep terrain
✅ Fast, single-pass
✅ Mulch feeds the soil
✅ No fire permits needed
Bulldozing
❌ Strips topsoil
❌ Leaves erosion risk
❌ Cannot work on slopes
❌ Debris must be hauled
❌ Soil compaction issues
❌ Expensive restoration
Burning / Piling
❌ Requires burn permits
❌ Serious fire risk
❌ Multiple days/weeks
❌ Leaves roots intact
❌ Air quality concerns
❌ Roots regrow easily
use cases
What We Clear
Underbrush & Overgrowth
Years of neglect, cleared in days. We handle dense Pacific Northwest growth — alder, vine maple, fern, mixed brush — that has made your land unusable. One pass and you have ground again.
invasive blackberry
Himalayan blackberry is Oregon's most aggressive land thief. Our mulcher shreds canes and root crowns in a single pass, returning your property to you without chemicals.
Orchard & Vineyard Clearing
Clean between rows without disturbing what you want to keep. We work precisely around established trees and vines — removing old growth, suckers, and competing vegetation.
Roadside & Driveway Access
Overgrown roadsides and driveways create safety hazards and fire risk. We restore clear sight lines and safe passage fast.
Hilly & Rough Terrain
Our tracked excavator goes where wheeled machines can't. Steep slopes, wet ground, rocky hillsides — the terrain that stops other companies is just another job for us.
1-100+ acre clearing
From a single overgrown acre to a hundred-plus, we bring the equipment and manpower to get it done. No job is too big, no terrain too remote. We clear at scale so you can build, farm, or reclaim — whatever comes next.
use cases
What We Clear
Underbrush & Overgrowth
Years of neglect, cleared in days. We handle dense Pacific Northwest growth — alder, vine maple, fern, mixed brush — that has made your land unusable. One pass and you have ground again.
invasive blackberry
Himalayan blackberry is Oregon's most aggressive land thief. Our mulcher shreds canes and root crowns in a single pass, returning your property to you without chemicals.
Orchard & Vineyard Clearing
Clean between rows without disturbing what you want to keep. We work precisely around established trees and vines — removing old growth, suckers, and competing vegetation.
Roadside & Driveway Access
Overgrown roadsides and driveways create safety hazards and fire risk. We restore clear sight lines and safe passage fast.
Hilly & Rough Terrain
Our tracked excavator goes where wheeled machines can't. Steep slopes, wet ground, rocky hillsides — the terrain that stops other companies is just another job for us.
1-100+ acre clearing
From a single overgrown acre to a hundred-plus, we bring the equipment and manpower to get it done. No job is too big, no terrain too remote. We clear at scale so you can build, farm, or reclaim — whatever comes next.
before & after
(drag to compare)
Forestry mulching turns dense overgrowth into mulched, usable land in a single pass — no hauling, no burning.
Common Questions
FAQ
what exactly is forestry mulchiing?
Forestry mulching uses a specialized attachment to grind dense vegetation (brush, small trees, blackberry, invasive plants, etc.) into fine mulch right where it stands. Nothing needs to be hauled away. The mulch returns nutrients to the soil and suppresses future weed growth.
How is it different from bulldozing or burning?
Bulldozing scrapes away topsoil and can leave a mess. Burning requires permits, creates fire risk, and leaves stumps and roots. Forestry mulching grinds everything in place and leaves a clean layer of mulch that breaks down and returns nutrients to your soil. It's faster, cleaner, and much healthier for your land — and leaves you with a beautiful, park-like finish.
Will the blackberries grow back?
Our mulcher grinds roots significantly below the surface. While very established root systems may see some regrowth, the process dramatically reduces the root mass and gives you a fighting chance with follow-up maintenance.
How big of a project do you take on?
Multi-acre projects are our sweet spot. We work on everything from half-acre overgrown lots to 100+ acre land clearing projects.
How quickly can you start?
It depends on the season and current schedule, but we move fast. Contact us and we'll get an on-site estimate scheduled quickly — usually within a few days.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Mountainside Construction LLC is fully licensed, insured, and bonded in both Oregon and Washington. CCB#251478.
Do you work on steep hillsides?
Yes. Our tracked equipment handles slopes and rough terrain that wheeled machines can't access. Hillside clearing is one of the most common jobs we do in the Pacific Northwest.
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Your Land?
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MOUNTAINSIDE
CONSTRUCTION LLC
Pacific Northwest forestry mulching specialists. Based in Sandy, OR. Serving Oregon & Washington.
CCB#251478 — Licensed, Insured & Bonded OR + WA
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