Land Clearing Tips from Certified Weekend Warrior
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We live in Western Pa. and Have around 100 Acres of Land, About 1/2 is ours the rest is my moms, We have 4 kids and two grandchildren, 3 Golden Retrievers and one Cat. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We sell firewood and soon will be selling hardwood lumber. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Having a piece of equipment is a game changer. I've been clearing land at our house for a few years now. Fell a tree, limb it, buck it. Pile up the brush to burn. I put the wood rounds in our small garden trailer towed by a small lawn mower out by the road for free pick-up. We only have a fire pit and I've split enough wood for three years of burning. Love the videos. Keep them coming.
Great philosophy Mike: “always leave things nicer than when you arrived.” It’s a philosophy that applies to every place we go and every moment of our lives.
I find it interesting that there are so many opinions out there. Mike has repeatedly said he is not in a hurry, slow and steady and that also looks after the equipment. He takes time to enjoy his surrounds and see and smell the joy in his world.
I always appreciate you explain what your plan is, so we can consider similar things as we work our own property. You said something a long time ago that made me laugh and stuck with me. You said, “TH-cam should be called YouShould, because of all the people trying to tell you what to do”. I can occasionally sense the frustration in your responses to suggestions, but you handle them really well. Thanks for continuing to film and share.
Hey mike. Just an idea, maybe put up the drone to get an aerial view of the area you are planning to clear. Great view now while the leaves are all off the trees. Love the channel.
Darrell, That's a good idea. Maybe a few more agreeing would convince Mike.
@@ronallen6578 agree like andrew does
Mike, I really appreciate how you keep the work site clean. A clean work site is generally a safe work site. Great video today.
Much more fun putting miles on these machines than your old work truck. Love the concept of a meadow and an orchard. People need to understand that taking care of this area is improved by taking out a few trees. Looking forward to seeing this play out.
So far, you've done really well at whatever you say you're doing. That's pretty cool. I just watch and relax. If I have what I think is a great idea, I might mention it. Normally others have already beat me to it.
This is your home, and you are making it a better place for your family. We are the lucky recipients to get your videos
Nice video here Mike. That's the nice thing about being retired, working on your own project and not NEEDING to do it, but just WANTING to. No one pressuring you, but yourself. Having the time to do it the way that YOU want it done. The joy and satisfaction of both doing it and the end result. No one is going to do a better job than you will. That's just how it is. It's how I was when doing my woodworking. Never in a hurry and loved every minute. More importantly was the reason I did it--because my wife would ask me to do it and then the smile on her face when I brought it in the house. That smile was everything I was working towards, nothing else. I bet you do some of your projects for the same pay😊😊. Keep your videos coming because I and your following you tubers enjoy your escapades. Enjoy the warm weather. Rain and 30's are coming back for a few days. Until your next one, Ron
Great comment and attitude
Have a fantastic day.
Mike, looking forward to your new, grassy meadow. Wildlife will love it. Glad to see how carefully you are thinking this through. As one of the other viewers stated, it would be great to see some drone footage as you progress. Stay safe buddy.
Also looking forward to grass,what about that Japanese grass attacking that new space
Lots of great bird and animal watching plus some freezer filling.😉
Mike, if your not a professional, there are a lot of us watching you that wish we were the warrior that you are! Keep up the good work, we are impressed here!
Great videos Mike, goes to show that Athletic Greens works good. You all look great and show happiness all around there. My Pappy always told me to put my mind in motion before putting my mouth in gear. It could be changed to Before using the keyboard to criticize how someone is working , you should think about how often you have done the job they are doing and be sure you know what you're saying is right. You are doing a fantastic job around there Mike and Melissa and I admire your tolerance with those NAT SAYERS who constantly criticize what you are doing. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and continue with the hayyp videos. Fred.
Mike you are very patient with the viewers and their comments. Your explanations of what you are doing and what you're going to do should be enough for everyone. If the viewers want to buy some acreage and do what they want to do, great. You have a great plan and I enjoy watching your results. Stay safe.
.......David, I totally agree with your great comment, I was thinking the same way. Cheers from Malcolm, Australia.
Good Morning Morgans great looking job Mike. Many don't realize this clearing project isn't Your first rodeo. One of My first attachment purchases was a Pronvost 6.5'W X9'L tandem axle hydraulic dump trailer. Rear remotes dump it. Endless uses.
Yep, he definitely needs a "woods trailer". I use a trailer made from an old chevy pickup truck. It works fantastic... and I only paid $40 for it. Doesn't dump, but I hook it to a hitch that goes on my 3pt hitch on the tractor, if I raise it all the way up, it's pretty steep, makes it easy to just pull the wood down to the back end. VERY cost effective for the amount of use I get out of it. Probably the best purchase I've ever made in my entire life, LOL!
Mike, like others have said, forget the comments. You follow your gut because you’ve yet to get hurt, yet to dent any machine and your work ethics are priceless. Keep doing what you do. It’s safe and efficient. Others can just go away. That’s my two cents. Keep up the good work.
Great video Mike. All the ingredients of why I love your channel. Be well.
Glad you are able to keep the oaks. Looks like you have a good process planned out.
Thanks for not being that guy that tries to please everybody! Although I am probably your polar opposite in terms of daily activity, we're on the same page mentally. Twenty years ago , had you been publishing, I may not have had time to watch your channel. I am grateful for your sharing of your lifestyle and your family. My wife and I live (retired) on 7.5 acres of mostly wooded land in southwest Tennessee. May be too late to start over, but you have helped motivate me to do more. Thanks again and God bless.
............it is NEVER too late when you have a "great companion". Cheers mate.
Mike your opinion is just like mine, the other down side to digging out a big stump is that it makes a sinkhole where the stump was removed. You are doing a good job, keep the videos coming, I love seeing your videos. . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Amen!!!
We just cleared a couple acres in Wardensville for our orchard, dug a stump pit and used the spoils to build up some low areas, and then capped with topsoil. Looks completely natural.
I agree with Pierre. In 1986 I bought 25 acres on a mountain ridge. Bought it for the views off the mountain. Beautiful but I never thought how valuable flat land would be. Over the years I’ve had to haul in fill to create flat land to build buildings on. Very expensive and a pain in the butt. I like your way better. With as much land as you have you’ll always have trees. I’m enjoying your videos. Thanks.
33% of the earth is dirt.
50% of that dirt is in the wrong place !!!
I can appreciate your disclaimer. It is a smart approach to the life of the Morgan's outdoors in the woods. Nice system.
Mike, you are doing the right thing with removing the stumps because your end goal is beautiful meadow / orchard / pasture. Looking good !!!!!!
Good morning, Mike! I've learned by watching for the last couple of years that most of your decisions are based on life experience, common sense, and safety. That is why I question NONE of it. Thank you!
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I agree with you about not turning the stump over and burying it. That stump will at some point will rot. You will have a hole to catch water and on a hillside it can eventually cause the hill to slip.
Good Morning Morgan Family! I hope everyone is doing well.
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I work the same way on our farm. Slow and steady and I want it to look nice after removing stumps... It takes twice as long to clean up a huge mess of stumps and torn up land than to just go at it your way. Its going to be a great spot when you're done. Cheers from eastern Pa.
Not sure how some think you can flip a stump over and cover it up and be done with it. Mike the way you are doing it is the best way to get rid of the stumps. If you flip it over you still have the stump that will rot and now you have a soft spot and a hole. Thanks for another great video and keep doing what you do. It is working well.
Take some of the small white oak 4-6 inch diameter, cut them into 4 foot logs & inoculate them for shiitake mushrooms 🍄
Nice looking soil! You are on the right track, cleaning up as you go is system . An entire day of dealing with brush is absolutely zero fun!
Keep on doing what you do. I think the firewood bunker full is the way to go right now. Enjoy watching the vids.
Mike, I think you really need a good "woods trailer". I've got an 8' Chevy pickup truck bed trailer that I got for $40. LOL!! But that thing is just perfect for hauling firewood, especially for the price I paid for it. I drag that thing all through the woods with my tractor. It will haul 2/3 of a cord piled full of thrown on splits, hauling rounds, probably just a little less. Works great. You need one!
A bed from a short bed truck would work also, and be more maneuverable, but you have to watch the axle placement on those... some of the short beds have the axle too far forward, and you can get them tail heavy, which makes for some problems when you have them loaded.
I have 7 pickup box trailers.
They must be pretty handy, usually have 3 or 4 loaned out at any one time.
@@haroldphipps3457 yeah, actually I have 2, LOL. Ford and Chevy. The Chevy is the bigger one, I use it the most.
Sounds like a nice efficient plan for sure. And I know , when you get done, it will look fantastic. That’s just how you do things!
Hey Mike, love the way you seem to think a few steps ahead of what you're doing. Cutting up, and cleaning up as you go. I feel like if you don't do it the way you are doing it, before you know it, you could paint yourself into a corner! Like you said Mike, better safe than sorry! Stay safe, God bless!
Hey Mike just an idea maybe try your splitter on the excavator to split your stumps. Stumps are natural baskets that are full of dirt and rocks that don’t burn well . Open them up and watch them burn
Great video Mike! I like how you are approaching this land clearing project. No big mess left behind. It will stay looking pretty good even as work is being done. Win win!
😅 This was another great video, Mike. Plenty of good content and some great camera work. This is what keeps me coming back for more. Thanks a lot.
As usual Mike you have a well thought out plan. I have no doubt it will work out great.
I totally agree with your explanation on your reasoning on your land clearing. Awesome job!
I appreciate how you reply to people’s questions or comments in a non-condescending manner! Many TH-camrs don’t have such grace or modesty. 👍🏼👍🏼
Your plan makes sense to me. The variety of approaches makes the whole process more efficient.
Mike, I am often amazed by the second guessers. Anyone who regularly watches your channel should know that you think things through before you start. Love this channel. Both educational and entertaining. You and Melissa are both a joy to watch
Thanks Ray
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I have a suggestion, keep some of the long straight poles and make a little log cabin playhouse for the grandchildren. Make it big enough that you could throw some cots in there so you could have some camp outs. Lots of possibilities for some great memories there.
Mike your definitely correct a family friend buried them but when it was time to use the clearing he had to order soil to fill in the dips. Great video really enjoy. 👍🏴
You're gonna have a beautiful area when this is done. The only attachment for your excavator, that might be of use, is one of those three jaw scissor cutters. If your machine is big enough to use one, you could cut those stumps into fours or eights before you burn them. Make them easier to burn up. Take a lot less brush to keep em burning. But, like you said, this isn't a race. Thanks again and keep yourself safe as you cut!!!
First off you never do anything without a plan and I think it's a solid one. You have cleared a lot in a short time so it shouldn't take that long to finish.
I agree Mike, it's all good. It's great the way you're doing it. Clearing for pasture, cleaning as you go. You're adding inventory to your firewood that you sell as you clean up, so win win. I might cut the rest of the log off the stump before putting it in the burn pile, more firewood, quicker burn. But I really liked what you said near the first of the video and again at the end, finished result, better than it was before you started. As a Boyscout growing up and an assistant Scout leader when my boys were in the Scouts, it was ingrained in us to leave our camping sites cleaner and better than it was before we arrived. It just makes sense and gives a sense of pride when you leave. Growing up we did a lot of camping. We knew the woods were owned and dad would always find out who. I and sometimes we would go ask permission. Once on the third time in those woods, the owner came out and thanked us for taking care of his woods and leaving it like we did and that we were welcome anytime. Since then I've imagined the owners we don't see thinking the same. It just feels good. I've not ever said anything about changing your trails. You don't want to industrialize your forest. Keep your forest a forest. Enjoy being on the trails. Like you said, there's no rush, this you do for enjoyment. Few people have a forest. Some people don't even know what it feels like to spend the day in a forest w God and nature. I'd fix the steep hill but I'd try to keep it like it is. But it is your forest, I'm very happy whatever you do when you bring that gopro! Thanks Mike, very good video! 👍🚜❤🇺🇸🇺🇸
You have a very nice land clearing system. The mess doesn’t get to the point or getting overwhelming. You get to do a variety of jobs in case one of them isn’t your favorite also.
Hast makes waist Mike take your time and do a nice job. I use to run my job sites like that: Keep them clean don't throw trash on the ground (you only have to pick it up later) and organize the work area. Taking the time to do that would allow me to think through the project and anticipate what was next on the agenda. Great video thumbs up.
I just love how you work!! Always organized 👍🏻😁
I think what you're doing out their looks great and cleaning up as you go seems like smart way to do it to me. It really is nice seeing you out in the woods again Mike. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for explaining how and why you are doing things keep up the good work love your videos
Thanks, will do!
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Even though people make some comments most dont know your game plan or don't know any better!.
I think your doing a great job and grinding the big stumps is the way to go and burn the small stuff!. Cleaning up as you go makes things a lot easier!. I'm the same way!. We had 72 degrees today in southeastern, Ohio what a beautiful day!, curious what comes along in march!. Morgans good day!.
I have learned a lot from you and have learned some of the lessons you just shared the hard way. Thanks to you and a few other channels, my hobby has become land work. I took an acre of my property and cleared it by myself over about a year of weekends. Chainsaws and excavators ranging from a Cat 302 all the way to a Case CX130- a few days with the lovely KX57 and KX80 too! Learned the hard way that big stumps aren’t worth pulling and should have ground them up but man O Man it was fun pulling them out with that Case 130! Thanks for all the lessons. If it will ever quit raining, my pole barn kit is in and I am going to see if RR buildings was a good teacher. For sure Mike Morgan was to get me to this point.
Well done. Great to see the start of the great clearing project.
Have fun improving your property. Your plan is great and enjoy yourself.
Improve safe!
I appreciate your explanation for land clearing. I cleared quite a bit of my 15 acres, for a house, shed, and roads/pathways in between. I started with a tractor bucket leaning against any trees that 'made me nervous' which was a LOT of them because I'm not a pro. I left a lot of stumps which I eventually got out with an excavator. I was later talked into using an excavator to do both tasks at once with the excavator holding the trees up to make chainsawing them a breeze. I ended up with two Large burns piles which included lots of stumps but I eventually got it done within a year while my house was being built.
Reminds me of a Wil Nance song "I GET TO". All in appreciating what you got....till it's gone, or cant do it anymore. Great channel Mike and Melissa.
Looking mighty fine, Mike. Hopefully, you'll get that elk this year. Maybe a moose, some time this decade. Yeah! Now that is a goal!
Stumps are firewood too. Maybe not good enough to sell, but to use for yourself. You throw out a lot of firewood that you could use for your outside fires. I am talking about the 2 or 3 feet you leave on the smaller stumps.
If you have a stream nearby you could place the stumps along the outer banks for erosion protection and fish habitat. I would also recommend placing a few stumps in clumps around the property for wildlife habitat.
Slow steady and clean as you go. Good approach.
Mike I like the way you're tackling this. I've never heard of turning a stump upside down in the hole. Seems like as the stump decayed you'd end up with a depression.
Hello Mike, you know what, you don't have to have a good reason for anything that you do. Just do it the way you see fit, other people's opinions are irrelevant. You are your own man and these armchair coaches should just watch for the entertainment value alone. Have a great day Mike and enjoy.😉
Mike take whatever time it takes to do your clearing, you don't have a boss or timeclock, everything you're doing is projects you love doing. Is there any place on your farm that's washing out those dug out stumps with roots would be perfect dumped in those low spots, love you guys
I look forward to this meadow. I think it’s going to be a great addition to your property. How are you do it, is how you do it. I love your explanations to your other fans here on this page. 😊
You do what you want to and you don’t have to explain yourself. You do great work and great land management! Looking forward to the next one! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Mike,your more of a professional than you give yourself credit for,.you have more common sense than alot of people.keep up the good work looks 👍..
I am amazed at how little root structure big trees have
Well, Mike, I think you do a great job, and you are going to have a nice looking field when done. A lot of people have many different ideas for what you are doing but they don't understand what you have in mind. Myself I just like to watch and then say oh that's why Mike did it that way. Have a great day and enjoy 😉.
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Good job Mike you are always thinking big picture. I was kinda forced into clearing my land, lost all my ash trees. Big mess I have to clear for hours just to get to the trees. Multi floral rose is everywhere. Look forward to seeing the finished project.
Mike keep doing what You do. Remember it's your land 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 life liberty & pursuit of happiness💪❤️🎥 👍
Your land your vision no need to explain. I’m just glad you are taking us along for the ride.
hey mike, just a thought
since youre gonna hire out someone to take out the stumps, take a look at hiring someone with a huge mulcher like a raptor 800 and get rid of stumps, roots, brush and also go and mulch the top soil and prepare the meadow...no burning, risk or fire, quick and simple , can have that all muched after you cleared it in a day or 2.. plus putting all those chips back to the soil to compost.. looks good after to
I love watching you cut down trees.
Good evening. You've given me some advice and a vlog to use as a reference.
Thank you for your time spent on this. It's going to be helpful.
It should be interesting to see how the local wildlife reacts to the clearing. I see the elevated hunting cabin in the background, perhaps some trailcams to see the visitors...I agree, burying stumps generally speaking creates problems further down the road whence they rot & the ground settles...
Bill... :~)
Right on Mike! I like your thinking
Mike, since you will be building a new road from the house to the meadow area, you can get a lot of shale from the meadow area. Make some borrow pits and pull the shale out for the base of the road. That will save you a ton of money. Just a suggestion.
As long as your happy and enjoy what your doing I wouldn’t worry what others think.
Hi Mike, I love your plan, it’s a great plan, it’s important to do things properly as that’s the best for the future and your family, take care
Mike - Enjoying watching the progress on the meadow. Love the music you add to the segment. Blessings to you and the family. Hi to Melissa, Hunter, Levi, Eva and the pooches.
Good morning Mike. I have my own log splitter but not much access to wood anymore, so i have a guy deliver wood in log form and i split myself. Its a lot cheaper that way. So my question to you is do you have any customers that take fire wood in log form. Love watching the meadow project take shape. Have a day!
Sometimes i feel like you make a video just for me, this being one of them. I could watch a video like this every day. I love hearing those trees crack over and crash to the ground and then that sound when they are running through the wolfe ridge splitter. I just love it. Stay well, stay safe and yall HAVE A DAY
Nice Progress Mike!! Nice To Think It Thru And Aproch It Systematically!!
Keep Smiling On!!
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Good work Mike, i was ghinking it eould be hood to get the concrete pad jnder the shed was taken out to the wood bunker wall, but you'll have to geg the gutters fitted and the drain dug!
Mike, you must be salivating over all the stone you’re going to need when you start turning those trails into driveway! I can see the dump trucks rolling in there! Enjoy and thanks
Mike you do what you think is right. With things being so tight to get in and out of the woods why break thing to get the wood out. Just a thought you could put a wood rack like you have on the loader on the 3PT. But slow and steady wins the race. SAFTY FIRST.
I use my skid steer to hold trees like a cigar so I can cut rounds right into my dump trailer. I suggest metatarsals and shin guards when doing this. :) But it is faster than cutting them up and carrying them to the splitter. I then open the trailer doors and take them straight from the trailer.
Mike, keep on keeping on, it's great!!! Thanks, J.R.
Been watching your videos for a couple of years! I have an old farm in Warren county, Pa. Been clearing old orchard and removing stumps and replanting apple trees. At a much slower rate than you! Really enjoyed your meadow clearing video!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to both of you from both of us..
Clearing this land and creating food plots will give you lots of experience when you make some in West Virginia.
Always agree with your logic on how you take care of your woods. Curious if it would be worth pulling the stumps (not the big ones) and then cutting another round off for fire wood? Looks like you'll have a lot of stumps and it seems like it would add up possibly... Thanks for the videos
Cutting your firewood poles closer to the ground would get an extra log or two for splitting. Awesome project Mike! Looking forward to seeing your finished plan.
Mike, I like your morning videos! My thought is, do what you feel is right & what your comfortable with. Keep the videos coming. Greetings from that Old Jarhead in WNC
Many ways to do a project and everyone has their own idea what is best. Often it is based on their skill and comfort level with the task. I believe your scheme is a good one. Digging big stumps leaves big holes and may disturb the shale and then you have to haul in top soil. I am fighting with burning up about 75 24-28" dia pine stumps. Talk about aggravating!!
A meadow is a field beside a river or brook, You are building a summit. Field on top of a hill. Will look great up by the deer stand this fall.
Like others have communicated-great plan & thanks for sharing! I am always watching for your next video and excited for your new web site!
Hi Mike just a thought when you have stumps on the pile you could cut a chuck off stumps let would help with burning later and save wood