Hillside Mulching Services

Clearing Steep Slopes Safely

Many properties on the Eastside sit on hillsides — the rolling terrain of Issaquah, the wooded slopes of Sammamish Plateau, the ravines of Woodinville, and the bluffs above Lake Washington. Clearing these slopes safely requires specialized equipment and experienced operators who understand the unique challenges of working on steep, uneven ground.

Our forestry mulching equipment is purpose-built for this kind of work. Where bulldozers would slide and excavators would struggle, our mulcher maintains traction and control, grinding trees, brush, and stumps into a protective mulch layer that stays right where your soil needs it most.

Why Hillsides Need Specialized Equipment

Traditional clearing methods on steep terrain are problematic. Bulldozers strip away topsoil and leave bare earth exposed to the heavy Pacific Northwest rains, leading to severe erosion, mudslides, and sediment runoff. Hand crews are slow, expensive, and limited in what they can remove. Forestry mulching solves both problems — it clears efficiently while leaving a mulch layer that actively prevents erosion.

Erosion Prevention Built Into the Process

When we mulch a hillside, the ground material forms a 2-4 inch layer of natural mulch that serves as an erosion barrier. This layer absorbs rainfall impact, slows water runoff, and holds soil in place. Root systems remain intact underground, providing additional stabilization. Over time, the mulch decomposes and enriches the soil, promoting healthy ground cover that further prevents erosion.

Common Hillside Mulching Applications

• Clearing overgrown hillside lots for building or landscaping
• Creating defensible space for fire prevention on sloped properties
• Opening views blocked by dense trees and brush on slopes
• Removing dead or hazardous trees on slopes near homes
• Clearing steep drainage corridors and utility easements
• Reducing wildfire fuel loads on hillside properties

Serving the Eastside's Hillside Communities

We regularly work on hillside properties throughout Kirkland, WA, Bellevue, WA, Redmond, WA, Woodinville, WA, Issaquah, WA, Renton, WA, Bothell, WA, Sammamish, WA, Mercer Island, WA, King County, Snohomish County. If you have a steep or challenging slope that needs clearing, contact Evergreen Land & Forestry for a free on-site assessment. We'll evaluate the terrain, discuss your goals, and provide a clear, honest quote.