Colfax County has a very high risk of wildfire, higher than 92% of counties in the US.
wildfirerisk.org
Forest Thinning
If you own a property that includes forested land, you may be interested in forest thinning services for a number of reasons. One of the primary reasons is to reduce the risk of wildfire spreading to your home. Overcrowded forests can become a major fire hazard, particularly during dry seasons or periods of drought. By thinning the forest, you can reduce the density of trees and the amount of fuel available for fires to burn, making your property, home and the surrounding areas safer. Another reason to consider forest thinning is to improve the health and biodiversity of your forest. By removing weaker or less desirable trees, you can allow more resources, such as nutrients, water and sunlight, to be available to the healthier trees, which can lead to better growth and a healthier ecosystems. Additionally, forest thinning can help increase the value of your property, as a well-maintained and healthy forest can be an attractive feature for potential buyers or renters. If you're interested in Taos Tree's forest thinning services for your property, contact us to discuss your options and we'll create a plan that's tailored to your specific needs.
Our Work
Forest thinning is a crucial aspect of forest management that plays a vital role in minimizing the risk of wildfires, insect infestations, and promoting forest health. They are many options and levels of thinning we can discus based on customer goals and budgets. At the lower end of the spectrum we remove or chip dead standing trees and large debris on the ground. On the higher end we remove declining trees, reduce over crowding, and raise ladder fuel.
Over crowding: Most forest in New Mexico are overcrowded compared to historically observed conditions around 100 years ago. Tree spacing was much wider with less understory and more grass. By removing trees we can create a healthier forest, with reduced competition trees have greater access to water nutrients and sunlight. Larger spacing between canopies mean less likelihood for the spread of crown fires and and a safer space for your home.
Ladder Fuel: Fuels that aid a ground fire spreading into the canopy of trees ware it will burn with more intensity move faster and expand quicker. To mitigate this hazard we remove small trees growing under large healthy ones to be retained and remove lower branches on trees especially dead ones up to a hight of 10-12 feet or 25% of the hight of the tree if under 40 feet tall(These guidlines do not necessarily apply to pinon, and juniper).
Our team can evaluate the forest and determine which trees require removal, considering essential factors like species, size, crowding, locations, health, terrain slope, proximity to structures, and other factors. We can also ensure that the thinning process is carried out carefully to prevent damage to the adjacent trees and vegetation. With our help, you can be confident that your forest thinning needs will be catered to with the utmost professionalism and expertise. So, why wait? Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your forest thinning requirements.
