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Tree felling, forestry mulching, land clearing, paddock and site prep, fire trails, access tracks.These are photos of land we've cleared, trenches we've dug, dams we've built, construction sites and driveways we've prepared.
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Land Clearing Costs in Yarra Valley, Cardinia and West Gippsland: What Landowners Pay in 2025
Planning a paddock reclaim or build site?Land clearing costs will be $1,500 to $5,000 per acre depending on scrub density and regs (what flora is present?). But the investment is well worth it to reclaim more pasture or create access tracks and usable land.As farm-based earthworks pros east of Melbourne, we've found steep slopes add 20% to work time, but mulching on site does slash haulage fees.This guide breaks it down, no fluff, just VIC realities (DELWP permits ~$200-500).Factors Driving Your Costs
Light regrowth? $1.5k/acre.
Dense gum? $3k+ (chainsaw/excavator combo).Yarra/Dandenong/Gippsland hills = tracked gear premium (+20%).Traditional haul-off: adds $500-1k for trucks and dump fees.
Forestry mulching: grinds on-site, CFA fire-safe, no waste fees.
Burning easy but has eco concerns, weather delays and limited window to burn. Permits/notification also required.Permits & Extras if required:
Native veg assessment ($350), soil test ($200).Sample Costs Breakdown (2025 VIC Averages)
Basic Clearing
1 acre | $1,800 | 1-2 days | Light scrub, flat. Mulching
2 acres | $3,000 | 2 days | Slope OK, nutrient return.0.5 acres | $1,200 | 1 daySource: Farm trials + industry avgs.
Real Dandenong Ranges Case: Our Cockatoo Mulch Job
Reclaimed almost 10 acres of pasture by clearing where bush had encroached over 20 years. Set back new fence lines (separate fencing contractor).$13,600 total, job took 9 days.Fencing extended and paddock reseeded same month.The new landowner was ecstatic:"Cleaned up the mess, gave me heaps more pasture for cattle! Stacked up lots of firewood quality trees for me too."