SERVICES
Comprehensive Land Clearing Solutions
Our business is the only business in Queensland that owns & operates the fully dedicated forestry mulching Lamtrac 6160 machine.
At RJ Hawker Contracting, we are dedicated to providing families, property owners, and communities with efficient and responsible land management solutions. We deliver precision slashing, forestry mulching, and expert earthwork services tailored to your needs.
We are revolutionising land management with our commitment to quality and sustainability. Whether you’re maintaining your property or preparing for a large scale project, we are your premier choice for comprehensive land clearing solutions. Let us help transform your land with professionalism and care.
Land Clearing
Ready to remove unwanted debris, scrub, stumps, and more, leaving your site clean and ready for its next purpose.
Vegetation Management
Focussed on clearing stronger, sturdier vegetation from designated areas, using mulching techniques that improve soil quality and reduce erosion by returning organic material back to the land.
Slashing
We offer comprehensive slashing services to manage overgrown vegetation. Whether for land clearing, firebreaks, or site preparation, our skilled team ensures your property is safe and well-maintained.
Key Benefits:
- Improves visibility and accessibility
- Prevents pest infestations
- Promotes healthy plant growth
Forestry Mulching
Our state-of-the-art mulching equipment clears vegetation quickly and effectively. This method minimises soil disturbance and promotes healthy land regeneration.
Key Benefits:
- Environmentally friendly
- Reduces fire hazards
- Enhances soil health
Fire Breaks
Equipped to create fire breaks that act as vital barriers by removing vegetation to slow or stop the spread of fires during fire season. These breaks have been critical in protecting livestock, crops, homes, and lives.
Access Tracks
Needing access tracks through vegetation or scrub? We can create access tracks for clear paths from one point to another, such as along property fence lines.
Machinery Transport
We specialise in transporting heavy machinery and oversized items with precision and care. Our reliable fleet and experienced team ensure your equipment is delivered safely and on time, no matter the destination.
Earthworks
Specialising in comprehensive earthworks solutions, with a dedicated focus on turf preparation. Our team has years of experience in the industry and are committed to delivering high-quality services that ensure a lush and healthy lawn for residential and commercial properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Benefits of Forestry Mulching?
Environmental Impact
It's more environmentally friendly because it leaves the soil structure intact. Mulching also creates a natural ground cover that helps retain moisture, prevent erosion, and provide nutrients as the mulch decomposes. Additionally, it avoids disturbing the land significantly.
Precision and Flexibility
Mulching machines are more precise and can work in tight spaces, uneven terrains, or areas with dense vegetation. This makes it a great choice for more selective clearing or working around trees and other sensitive areas.
Soil Preservation
This method causes less compaction of the soil, preserving its natural structure. The mulch also helps keep the soil in place and improves soil health over time.
Minimal Ground Disturbance
It works by grinding up vegetation and leaving it as mulch on the ground. This minimizes disruption to the underlying ecosystem and helps with soil stability.
Wildlife Habitat Preservation
By clearing vegetation without extensive disruption, forestry mulching helps preserve the wildlife habitat. Mulching creates a natural barrier of mulch that can protect smaller animals while maintaining some level of vegetation cover.
Reduced Need for Herbicides
Mulching creates a layer of natural mulch that helps suppress weeds and invasive species naturally, reducing the need for herbicides.
Aesthetic and Aesthetic Benefits
It leaves the land looking more natural and is often preferred in areas where aesthetics matter, such as parks, golf courses, or residential land development. The mulch also enhances the beauty of the land.
What are your prices?
Our lamtrac 6160 runs at a day rate of $3500 plus GST for forestry mulching.
Our skidsteer with a slasher runs at $130 an hour plus GST.
Our CASE 125 Maxxum with a 14 foot slasher runs at $200 an hour plus GST.
How much land can be covered a day with forestry mulching
The amount of land covered per day varies depending on terrain type material type. Trees such a iron bark take a lot longer to mulcher compared to gum trees of black wattle.
Slope work takes a longer due to the heavy load on the machine.