sstterry said:
What is the diameter of the Cedars in the lot? Depencing on size, cedars have a root structure that is essentially a big ball, they are easy to push over and just pop out. When I cleared the area where I built my house, I used a track loader and got rid of a ton of them. Hardwoods are a different story. While I don't disagree with Fence, those Cedar stumps will stay there for years. I prefer to uproot them and and smooth out the holes.
You can disagree Terry you have every right to your own wrong opinion.
A 18" diameter cedar in clay may have a very large and deep root ball while one on heavy rock will have more of a mat that cover a couple hundred square feet. Either one will leave a mess you don't just smooth out. I guess I'm gonna have to dig out some pictures.... lol every one else do the same
The op description of saplings though makes me think more of a thick stand of young growth. Not going to be real efficient with a stump bucket or excavator. Lots of it probably doesn't have enough of a trunk to push.
And not much in the way of stumps either.