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.
Orchard Removal & Land Reclamation
A-1 Forestry Group provides professional orchard removal and land-clearing services across Northern California. Whether clearing aging orchards for replanting or converting agricultural land for new use, our team offers safe, efficient solutions that eliminate the need for open burning. Using advanced mastication equipment, we process entire orchards into nutrient-rich mulch — a cleaner, more sustainable alternative that restores soil health and prepares the land for its next purpose.
ORCHARD REMOVAL & RECYCLING
A Cleaner, Smarter Alternative to Traditional Burning
Combining Proven Orchard-Clearing Methods with Modern Mastication Technology
Traditional orchard removal in California often involves uprooting trees, piling them into burn rows, and disposing of the material through open burning — a fast but highly polluting process that strips nutrients from the soil and impacts air quality. At A-1 Forestry Group, we take a different approach.
Our crews use specialized equipment to remove, process, and mulch orchard trees directly on-site. Instead of releasing smoke and greenhouse gases, mastication grinds the wood into fine mulch that naturally decomposes and re-enriches the soil. This process not only improves soil structure and moisture retention but also eliminates the need for costly burn permits and disposal hauling.
Mastication brings many of the same soil-health benefits as Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR), a UC-backed agricultural method now recognized as the industry standard for sustainable orchard removal. By mechanically processing entire trees — trunks, branches, and roots — into a nutrient-dense mulch layer, the land is immediately ready for restoration or redevelopment.
Our team can safely clear almond, walnut, olive, and fruit orchards of any size using low-impact machinery that minimizes soil disturbance and compaction. We also provide selective clearing for mixed-use properties and orchard conversions where efficiency and environmental compliance are top priorities.
With decades of combined experience in large-scale vegetation management, A-1 Forestry Group delivers efficient, environmentally responsible orchard removal services that reduce emissions, restore soil fertility, and prepare Northern California farmland for the future.
Cleaner Air, Healthier Soil, and Faster Turnaround for Growers
Traditional orchard disposal often ends in large burn piles and weeks of downtime. Mastication offers a faster, cleaner, and more sustainable alternative — turning trees into mulch that benefits the very soil they grew in.
WHY CHOOSE MASTICATION FOR ORCHARD REMOVAL
Environmental Advantages
Mastication eliminates burn smoke and air-quality violations while returning organic matter to the ground. The mulch layer holds moisture, prevents erosion, and rebuilds long-term soil fertility.
Operational Efficiency
Mechanical mastication processes entire orchards on-site, reducing hauling and burn permitting. Crews can clear and recycle an orchard within days, allowing faster transition to replanting or new development.
Regulatory Compliance
With tighter restrictions on open-air burning, mastication meets air-district and CARB standards while supporting Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR) goals recognized by UC Davis and CAL FIRE programs.
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
Orchard Removal – Northern California
This footage captures the first stage of our orchard removal process in Northern California. Using our Tigercat 480B, we efficiently push and remove aging orchard trees before processing them through mastication or grinding. This method eliminates the need for open burning, reduces air pollution, and restores the land with nutrient-rich mulch ready for replanting or redevelopment.
A-1 Forestry Group delivers a complete orchard removal solution — from tree extraction to on-site recycling — built around safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
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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.
