re: Clearing underbrush on wetlands?

Gasoline meet match = problem solved.

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The lot is 2.8 acres. I would say 1.5 acres are wetlands.

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Yes I have that survey. The wetlands line is defined.

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Use the Mulcher only on the non-wetlands. I recently used a skidsteer w mulcher on some acreage. The operator proceeded downhill toward a drain and stuck the machine in the muck, had to be extracted by a forestry skidder, leaving an gnarly hole. I imagine your wetlands would look pretty bad after tracking it up.

In the wetlands part, clearing a few trails or sightlines by hand may be more feasible.

First off, do you have an official wetland determination? If you do not have a wetland determination signed by the Corps, then you need to get one of those. You could call the Corps or a private wetland consultant. I’d recommend working with Biological Surveys in Covington.

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Yes I have that survey. The wetlands line is defined.

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If you have a wetland determination from the Corps, don't waste money on another consultant, then.

If it's just a map with wetlands drawn off on it, don't assume it's accurate unless it specifically states it's based off of a particular JD, or you can put hands to the actual JD map.

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I've used them before for land surveying services building a home in Mandeville. They should be able to steer you in the right direction

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I hired him. Thank you for the recommendation. I signed up for the builder's package. He recommended a biologist for the wetlands and dealing with the Corp.

It looks like I am all set.