BEST TIME TO DO SVM WORK

SVM can be performed at any time of the year; however, in most applications, it is optimally performed during the winter. The winter season is ideal for multiple reasons. The absence of deciduous foliage on vegetation allows for clearer viewing and analysis of the landscape, and significantly reduces the amount of material to be removed. Additionally, the soil is more likely to be frozen, thus minimizing soil compaction. Further, municipalities allow brush burning during this time of year, which is often a cost-effective option to dispose of removed vegetation.

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BENEFITS

SVM is performed to enhance the health, beauty, safety, and/ or access of an area. It is the preferred management technique, rather than clear cutting, when the end goal is to have a vegetated area. By leaving existing plants, the costs of clearing and replanting an area are minimized or avoided. Regarding large desirable vegetation in particular, plants can be retained which would not only be expensive, but often not possible to replace with a comparable size due to their large size.