A Salute to a Linder Customer
CL Allen Land Management harnesses Fecon’s mulching machines for sustainable forestry
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In the woods of Roxboro, N.C, Chase Allen recently channeled his farming roots into a new venture. Founded in June 2020, during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, CL Allen Land Management was Allen’s answer to an unexpected halt in everyday activities.
Chase Allen, Owner
“People had projects they wanted done around their house, but not everybody has the equipment to do it,” said Allen, whose company zeroes in on forestry mulching, armed with a new Fecon FTX150-2 mulching tractor. “We’ve got a range of Fecon equipment — from excavator and skid-steer mounts to a specialized machine. They aren’t just machines; they’re fun to run.” Allen’s passion for running equipment was cultivated from days on his family’s tobacco farm.
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“Growing up, it was all tractors and equipment,” said Allen. “One night, a mulching YouTube video caught my interest. Having an excavator on hand, I thought I could do a lot of the mulching they were doing on the video. The interest only grew from there.” His upbringing not only sparked the interest but also provided him with the right skill set.
“Growing up on a farm, you turn into a driver, operator, mechanic, everything,” commented Allen. “I always aimed for something beyond just tractors. My background and the timing worked out just right.”
Despite CL Allen Land Management’s growth, Allen stays close to home, focusing on areas around Roxboro like Person, Caswell and Orange counties. He relies on word-of-mouth advertising to find new clients and has built a strong reputation in the area.
Mulching done right
For Allen, every piece of equipment has its place and purpose. Forestry mulching offers a distinct advantage for clients who don’t want the hassle of hauling away debris or dealing with grading issues. “A recent customer wanted their land cleared without creating huge piles,” Allen noted. “There was a lot of underbrush and pine trees roughly 8 inches in diameter. When you consider the added cost of hauling debris away, grinding it into a fine mulch made sense. That’s a typical job, and what’s nice is our
Chase Allen provides forestry mulching services with a Fecon FTX150-2 mulching tractor at a property in North Carolina.
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