Case Study
Land Clearing for Shed Development — Charlotte Bay, Mid North Coast
DA-approved vegetation clearing, stump grinding, and site preparation for a shed development at Charlotte Bay on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Project Snapshot
| Location | Taree, NSW (Mid North Coast) |
| Project Type | Commercial tree removal (established landscape, active play area) |
| Client | First Steps, Taree |
| Services | |
| Sector | Commercial |
| Outcome | Five hazardous Ironbarks and dangerous deadwood removed with no damage to gardens, pathways or play infrastructure |
Project Overview
MidCoast Tree Solutions was engaged to undertake specialist tree removal and hazardous deadwood management at First Steps in Taree, working within a highly established landscaped environment and an active play area.
The scope of works involved the removal of five large dead Ironbark trees, along with the removal of hazardous deadwood from a mature eucalypt overhanging the play area.
The trees were located amongst established gardens, lawns, play spaces, pathways and built infrastructure. This was an environment that called for a careful, considered approach rather than a standard tree removal.
The Challenge
Protecting the surrounding landscape was a major consideration throughout the project. The site required a carefully planned approach that allowed the crew and machinery to access the trees without damaging lawns, gardens or existing infrastructure.
With the site's play area nearby, sequencing the works and containing falling material safely were as important as the removal itself.
Our Approach
The crew developed a staged methodology suited to the confined, highly established site at Taree.
1. Site Assessment and Planning
Before any machinery entered the site, the crew assessed each of the five dead Ironbarks and the deadwood within the mature eucalypt, mapping access routes through the gardens and play spaces that would cause the least disturbance to lawns and infrastructure.
2. Ground Protection and Access
Heavy-duty excavator access mats were installed across the lawn, creating a temporary access route for the 8-tonne excavator. This allowed the excavator to travel safely through the landscaped area while spreading its load and protecting the established turf underneath.
3. Sectional Dismantling
The climbing arborist sectionally dismantled the dead trees from the canopy down, using controlled rigging and dismantling techniques to manage timber safely within the restricted work area. Rather than allowing large sections to impact the ground, material was lowered and managed in a controlled manner.
4. Mechanical Handling and Processing
The 8-tonne excavator, fitted with a rotating grapple, was used to grab, carry and process the dismantled timber, transporting material across the access mats to the chipper and processing area.
Results
A key objective of the project was to leave the surrounding landscape and infrastructure unaffected by the works. By combining specialist climbing, controlled dismantling, mechanical handling and temporary ground protection, the team completed the works with:
- Five Ironbarks Removed: Five large dead Ironbark trees were safely removed from within the established landscape.
- Deadwood Hazard Cleared: Hazardous deadwood was removed from the eucalypt overhanging the play area.
- Play Infrastructure Protected: No damage occurred to surrounding buildings, pathways or play infrastructure.
- Gardens and Landscaping Preserved: Minimal disturbance to established gardens and landscaping throughout the works.
- Lawn Protected: Excavator access was completed without damaging the lawn, using temporary access mats.
- Timber Efficiently Removed: Timber and debris were mechanically handled and efficiently removed from the work zone.
Equipment Used
Matching equipment to the site was essential for delivering this project safely. Confined access, established gardens and an active play area ruled out uncontrolled clearing methods. Here's what was deployed at Taree:
Why MidCoast Tree Solutions
MidCoast Tree Solutions delivers commercial tree removal and hazard management across the Mid North Coast. The team carries full public liability insurance.
From first site assessment to handover, MidCoast manages the full scope of tree removal and hazard deadwood management, including climbing, rigging, mechanical handling and temporary ground protection, so sensitive, highly established sites stay protected throughout the works.
MidCoast Tree Solutions services Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, Old Bar and the wider Mid North Coast region.
Need hazardous tree removal or deadwood management on the Mid North Coast? Call MidCoast Tree Solutions on 0411 116 876 or request a free quote online.
