Slash Spreading
What – Felling, lopping, and then scattering trees and brush by hand or mechanical equipment.
Purpose – Intended to provide increased ground cover to reduce raindrop erosion.
Effectiveness – Scattering slash created by chain saw is generally ineffective due to slow labor production rates and the large amount of material needed for adequate soil cover. However, mechanized equipment (e.g., hydro ax) that masticates material is considered moderately effective.
Where
- Burn sites with moderate or high fire severity.
Cost – $220–1000 per acre. Additional factors include:
- Topography.
How to Link – See USDA BAER Catalog page 33 (PDF page 41).