ShareTransforming unmanaged land into fertile farmland is no small task — especially when decades of overgrowth, tree stumps, and poor drainage make the ground unusable. That was the challenge Coleman Land Clearing faced on a 106-acre site in Monasterevin, a former Christmas tree plantation left unmanaged for over 30 years.
Using a comprehensive land clearing and stump removal process — with the Dipperfox 850 Pro Stump Grinder at its core — the Coleman team reclaimed the site and delivered farmland-ready ground in just 3.5 months.
Project Overview
Location: Monasterevin, Ireland
Size: 106 acres (43 hectares)
Former Use: Christmas tree plantation
Condition: Clear-felled but overgrown with scrub, rushes, and tree stumps
Duration: 3.5 months (two phases)
The Land Clearing and Stump Removal Process
Step 1: Vegetation Mulching
The site was heavily overgrown with briars, sally trees, and rushes up to 10 feet high. Using heavy-duty mulchers, Coleman cleared the vegetation to restore access and prepare the ground.
✅ Cleared dense vegetation
✅ Mulched material into the soil
✅ Opened up access routes
Step 2: Stump Grinding with the Dipperfox 850 Pro
With the vegetation gone, land clearing stump removal became the focus. The plantation was filled with tree stumps ranging from 12 to 36 inches in diameter.
Traditional grinding would have been slow and costly — but the Dipperfox 850 Pro Stump Grinder, mounted on an excavator, drilled deep below ground level, shredding stumps in seconds.
✅ Ground down large stumps efficiently
✅ Eliminated risk of regrowth
✅ Prepared soil for levelling
Step 3: Drainage Restoration
Blocked ditches had left the site prone to waterlogging. Coleman cleared and reopened drainage channels, restoring natural water flow to support long-term soil health.
✅ Removed blockages
✅ Reduced flooding risk
✅ Improved growing conditions
Step 4: Earthworks & Access Roads
Coleman reshaped the land, constructed all-weather access roads, and redistributed topsoil across low-lying areas. This created a level, stable surface ready for future farming use.
✅ New access road constructed
✅ Topsoil redistributed and compacted
✅ Low areas raised and levelled
Step 5: Biomass Chipping & Removal
All felled timber and brash were chipped into biomass fuel and hauled to Edenderry power station — turning site waste into renewable energy.
✅ Sustainable timber chipping
✅ Reduced disposal costs
✅ Supported renewable power generation
Step 6: Final Mulching & Soil Preparation
The project finished with a final mulching pass, incorporating organic matter into the soil and leaving a smooth, conditioned seedbed ready for immediate sowing.
✅ Mulched roots and debris into topsoil
✅ Created an even, plant-ready surface
✅ Eliminated need for extra cultivation
From Overgrown to Opportunity
In just 3.5 months, Coleman Land Clearing transformed unmanaged scrubland into productive farmland. Thanks to the Dipperfox 850 Pro’s stump removal efficiency, the site is now cleared, drained, levelled, and fully prepared for replanting and development.
