Removing fire-hazardous dry grass with a tractor mulching

cleaning dry flammable grass with a mulcher — Cleaning a land site of dry flammable grass with a tractor-mulcher

Dry grass is one of the main causes of wildfires and landscape fires. During dry periods, it is highly flammable and spreads quickly. This is why landowners often receive official orders to remove fire-hazardous vegetation, especially in areas such as:

along power lines,
near gas distribution stations,
near roads and fences,
abandoned and unused areas.

This naturally raises the question: how to effectively, quickly, and safely remove dry grass from a large area?

Mulching with a tractor: an effective solution for clearing fire-hazardous vegetation

One of the most efficient ways to remove fire-hazardous dry vegetation is by mulching with a tractor and a mounted mulcher. This method not only cuts the grass, but also chops it up and distributes it evenly over the soil surface.

The work is performed by a tractor equipped with specialized mulching equipment. Different types of mulchers are used depending on the task:

A hammer mulcher handles not only dry grass but also brush, tough stems, and small woody shoots;
A rod mulcher effectively shreds only dry grass and plant debris, creating a uniform mulch layer mixed with soil.

This is an effective way to remove dry grass from a roadside, a plot, or to clear a small field of dry grass.

Removing fire-hazardous dry grass with a mulcher – call us!

The tractor with a rod mulcher for ground fire protection

Land site with dry grass before mulching

A mulcher with a tractor for clearing dry vegetation can be used on roadsides and under power lines

cut grass mixed with wet sand comes out from under the mulcher

The results of removing dry grass with a mulcher

After just one or two passes with a tractor and mulcher, the area looks well-maintained and safe:

Dry grass is completely shredded;
plant debris is mixed with the topsoil;
the area no longer poses a fire hazard;
the shredded organic matter acts as a natural fertilizer and protects the soil from drying out.

In hard-to-reach areas where the mulcher is unable to reach, dry vegetation is first raked manually under the mulcher shaft (with the tractor off), followed by an additional pass. This allows for maximum cleaning without damaging the soil.

When is the best time to mulch fire-hazardous dry grass?

Dry grass is not only dangerous in summer – it can persist into winter and early spring, remaining a fire hazard. Therefore, the most appropriate time to mulch is:

in the fall – after the end of the growing season;
Early spring—before new grass begins to actively grow.

This approach ensures fire safety for the entire season and minimizes the need for repeat work.

We offer site treatment with a tractor and mulcher

We remove fire-hazardous dry grass with a tractor and mulcher on sites of any size: along power lines, roads, fences, and on industrial and private property. We work carefully, with minimal impact on the soil, and in compliance with fire safety requirements.

Contact us—we’ll find the optimal solution and quickly get your site in order. Removing fire-hazardous dry grass with a mulcher is an effective solution. In areas difficult to reach by tractor, we use manual labor—trimmers and rakes—and we also turn the collected dry vegetation into mulch.