PVM contracting
Slashing Contractors
in the Northern Rivers
Fully insured and Chemcert certified, we deliver efficient, cost-effective earthmoving and vegetation services across the Northern Rivers.
Vegetation control
Northern Rivers Slashing Contractors
PVM Contracting provides professional slashing services across the Northern Rivers, helping landowners, councils and developers manage vegetation quickly and effectively.
As slashing contractors, our work supports everything from fuel reduction and roadside maintenance to site preparation and boundary clearing. We’re equipped for rough, uneven and semi-rural land, and we understand local growth cycles, weed issues and weather patterns that affect mowing and maintenance schedules.
We work efficiently to deliver neat, even cuts across large areas, sloped terrain or high-growth zones.
If you need targeted slashing support in the Northern Rivers, give us a call on
0466 883 668 and we’ll help you take control of your overgrowth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is slashing different from mowing or brush cutting?
Slashing uses heavy-duty rotary cutters to manage large areas of long or thick vegetation, including paddocks, roadside edges, and semi-cleared land. Unlike mowing, which is best suited to manicured lawns, slashing can handle uneven terrain, long grass, small shrubs and light saplings. Brush cutting is more targeted and used around fence lines, trees or tight corners where a slasher can't reach. For broad-scale maintenance, slashing is the most efficient method and covers more ground in less time.
When is the best time of year to schedule slashing?
The ideal time for slashing depends on local growth patterns, weather, and intended use of the land. In regions like the Northern Rivers, late spring and early summer are common times to slash before the fire season or prior to heavy seasonal growth. Slashing in late autumn can also help manage regrowth before winter dormancy. Some properties may benefit from multiple visits each year to stay compliant with fire safety and council regulations.
Can slashing reduce fire risk on rural properties?
Yes — slashing is a key method for reducing fuel loads, which helps lower the spread and intensity of grass or bushfires. By keeping vegetation low and sparse, especially around structures, access points and boundary lines, the chance of fire ignition or escalation is reduced. Many rural councils recommend or require slashing in designated bushfire-prone areas as part of annual fire mitigation efforts. It’s also easier to manage emergency access and visibility on slashed properties.
Property Maintenance
Keep Growth Under Control
Slashing is one of the simplest ways to maintain large blocks, firebreaks and rural tracks without heavy disturbance to the land. Unlike full clearing, slashing preserves topsoil and root structure while still managing regrowth and invasive species.
In the Northern Rivers, where rainfall and sun encourage rapid plant growth, unmanaged vegetation can quickly become a fire hazard or breeding ground for snakes, vermin or insects.
Regular slashing helps maintain visibility, reduce allergens and support better drainage by preventing thick undergrowth. It’s also a fast way to prepare land for fencing, surveying or general maintenance.
Slashing can be completed in stages or as part of an ongoing vegetation management plan. For rural landowners, developers and council bodies, slashing remains one of the most cost-effective ways to maintain safety and compliance without large-scale land disruption.
