Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Before you call
- What services does Sweeneys Tree and Land Mgt offer?
- Land clearing, timber management, timber harvesting, forestry mulching and general forest management. We have the tools, equipment and knowledge to tackle almost any forest-related job.
- What areas do you serve?
- Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts, the Southern Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Taconics.
- How long have you been in business?
- 18 years. Our owner graduated from Paul Smith's College with a forestry degree.
- Can my timber help pay for clearing?
- Often, yes. Merchantable timber can be sold to offset the cost of clearing — we look at it during the site walk.
- Do you offer free estimates?
- Start the quick quote or call us to talk about your land. We walk the property before giving a clear quote.
- What is forestry mulching?
- A machine grinds brush and small trees into mulch right where they stand — no burn piles and no hauling.
- What happens to the cleared wood?
- Merchantable timber can often be sold to offset cost. The rest can be mulched, piled or removed — we discuss it before work begins.
- Do you clear small lots?
- Yes. We quote based on access, terrain and scope rather than a minimum acreage.
- Who will look at my woods?
- Owner Sweeney graduated from Paul Smith's College with a forestry degree and has been working Northeast forests for 18 years.
- How often should a woodlot be managed?
- It depends on the stand. We look at species, age and condition and recommend a schedule that fits your goals.
- Will a harvest ruin my woods?
- Not when it is done right. We plan trails and cuts to protect remaining trees and leave the site clean.
- How do I know what my timber is worth?
- We walk the stand with you and talk through volume, species, quality and current markets.
- Is mulching better than clearing and burning?
- For brush and small trees it is usually faster, cleaner and better for the soil since nothing needs piled, burned or hauled.
- How big a tree can you mulch?
- Mulching works best on brush and smaller trees. Larger timber is cut and handled separately.
- What kinds of jobs do you take on?
- Almost any forest-related job — clearing, mulching, harvesting, management and access work.
- Are you experienced?
- We have been in business for 18 years and our owner holds a forestry degree from Paul Smith's College.