A Family of Companies
Complete Land Management — All Under One Roof
A-1 Forestry Group is part of the Mikala Corporation family, working alongside A-1 Tree Service and A-1 Vegetation Management to provide a seamless, start-to-finish approach to land care. Together, our teams deliver comprehensive solutions — from mastication and hazardous tree removal to vegetation control and regrowth prevention.
With shared expertise and resources, we’re able to handle every phase of a project efficiently and safely, offering our clients a true one-stop solution for fire prevention, land management, and environmental restoration.
Brush Clearing, Mastication & Slash Reduction
A-1 Forestry Group provides professional mechanical vegetation management throughout Northern California. Using advanced mastication equipment and experienced operators, we clear overgrown brush, grind slash debris, and reduce fire fuels to restore safe, usable land. From pre-fire mitigation to post-project cleanup, our crews deliver efficient, low-impact results that protect properties, communities, and the environment.
BRUSH CLEARING & VEGETATION REMOVAL
Mastication Services Built for California Terrain
Clearing Overgrowth and Managing Vegetation Safely & Efficiently
Brush clearing is one of the most effective ways to maintain safe, accessible, and fire-resistant landscapes across Northern California. At A-1 Forestry Group, we clear dense overgrowth, invasive vegetation, and unmanaged brush that increase wildfire intensity and block access for crews and equipment.
Using a combination of mechanical and manual clearing methods, our operators efficiently open overgrown areas while preserving healthy trees and native plants. Whether preparing land for defensible space, property development, or vegetation management compliance, every project is executed with precision, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Slash reduction is a critical part of sustainable land management, especially after logging, thinning, or storm events. Our crews safely process felled limbs, tree tops, and residual debris into manageable mulch that supports soil retention and reduces future ignition risk.
Equipped with heavy-duty mastication machinery like the Tigercat 480B, A-1 Forestry Group can operate on steep slopes, rocky terrain, and in dense forest conditions where other methods fall short. Each job is customized to meet site conditions, agency requirements, and environmental goals, ensuring compliance and lasting results.
By integrating brush clearing, mastication, and slash reduction under one service, we provide complete mechanical vegetation management solutions — combining speed, precision, and environmental care to protect Northern California’s forests and communities from wildfire.
A Cleaner, Safer, More Sustainable Way to Manage Vegetation
Open-pile burning has long been used to dispose of slash and brush, but it releases harmful smoke, destroys soil nutrients, and leaves the ground bare and erosion-prone. Mastication is the smarter alternative — transforming woody debris into a protective mulch layer that feeds the soil, controls erosion, and prevents regrowth.
WHERE BRUSH CLEARING & SLASH REDUCTION MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT
Environmental Benefits
Mastication eliminates the need for open burning, preventing air pollution and smoke exposure. The resulting mulch naturally decomposes, returning nutrients to the soil and helping control erosion while promoting healthy regrowth.
Fire Prevention Benefits
By grinding vegetation into mulch, mastication breaks up continuous fuel sources that feed wildfires. This process maintains moisture at ground level, reduces re-burn potential, and creates safer access zones for fire crews and landowners alike.
Operational Benefits
Mechanical mastication is faster, safer, and more cost-effective than burning or hauling debris. It eliminates complex burn permitting and reduces project downtime, providing immediate, lasting results that improve both safety and sustainability.
WHY CHOOSE US
Experience That Speaks for Itself
Backed by more than 30 years of tree-care and land-management expertise through our parent company, A-1 Tree Service, A-1 Forestry Group combines proven industry knowledge with modern equipment and field-trained operators. Our crews bring precision, professionalism, and a deep understanding of Northern California’s terrain to every project we take on.
Trusted Across Northern CA
From public contracts to private land projects, we’re known for reliability, clear communication, and lasting results.
Experienced Field Crews
Our operators have years of hands-on experience managing large-scale fire prevention and land-clearing projects safely and efficiently.
Fireline-Qualified Operators
Trained to meet state and federal wildfire-prevention standards, our crews deliver safe, precise, and compliant work every time.
Advanced Equipment Fleet
We use industry-leading forestry and mastication equipment built to handle tough terrain while minimizing environmental impact.
SEE IT IN ACTION
Slash Pile Mastication – Northern California
This video shows our Tigercat 480B in action, mechanically processing a slash pile left from forestry cleanup. Rather than burning the debris, our team uses precision mastication to grind it directly into nutrient-rich mulch. This process eliminates smoke and air pollution, reduces wildfire fuels, and helps return organic material back to the soil.
Mastication is one of the safest and most sustainable alternatives to traditional pile burning — restoring the land faster, cleaner, and without environmental impact.
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Our team handles land management projects of every scale — from private property improvements to city, county, and state contracts. Share a few details about your project below, and we’ll reach out to schedule a bid walk or consultation at your convenience.
