04-05-2014, 06:04 AM
When we build,we do some dozing but always leave as much as natural as can,ripping n rolling is good,but settles and in quakes can be like jello.Also attracts peeds ( centipedes )
We rather leave as much natural and put in 2"1/2 or 1" 1/2 filter pahaku ( crushed rock ) in the uneven non level areas.Better for drainage .But for orchards ripping is good and in between the rows,leave the natural contours and fill in with soils or rocks .
Depends on topography though.Every 10ft is a different planet.
When hand clearing we have a buckets for the small stone and one for the worms. Dozing kills worms and wipes out the endemic fauna.
We also hand clear prior to dozing as much as can.
We rather leave as much natural and put in 2"1/2 or 1" 1/2 filter pahaku ( crushed rock ) in the uneven non level areas.Better for drainage .But for orchards ripping is good and in between the rows,leave the natural contours and fill in with soils or rocks .
Depends on topography though.Every 10ft is a different planet.
When hand clearing we have a buckets for the small stone and one for the worms. Dozing kills worms and wipes out the endemic fauna.
We also hand clear prior to dozing as much as can.