Mastication & Mulching Operations

Tuolumne County has initiated mastication and mulching operations in Sonora, California, with the goal of reducing vegetation fuel continuity to mitigate wildfire risk while returning organic matter to the soil. The work will be performed using heavy-duty masticators to grind and chip underbrush, shrubs, and small trees, creating a ground-level mulch layer that enhances soil health and limits the spread of potential wildfires. This subcontract activity falls under NAICS code 238990 for other heavy and civil engineering construction and is targeted for execution in the 95370 zip code area. The contract was posted on July 8, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified, and is part of ongoing land management efforts to promote ecological resilience through mechanical vegetation treatment.