New Woodchipping Program

Why Woodchipping is Good for the Land

If you’ve been clearing out dead branches or wind‑fallen limbs this winter, you might be wondering what to do with all that brush. Instead of piling it up or burning it, you can give it a second life by turning it into wood chips.

Wood chipping transforms yard waste into mulch that feeds soil, holds moisture, keeps weeds down, and protects plant roots. It’s also gentler on the planet. Rather than sending carbon into the air through burning, chipping returns nutrients right back into the ground where they belong. It’s a simple, regenerative step that helps keep our land healthy and fire‑safe.

Introducing the New Wood Chipper Program

Thanks to support from the Nusenda Community Foundation, Taos Land Trust is launching a Wood Chipper Rental Program beginning in March. We’re excited to have Aron Rivera, a former TLT intern, running the equipment and helping Taos residents turn woody debris into useful mulch.

On Mondays this spring, you can schedule Aron to come to your property within Taos town limits to chip down branches and trees up to four inches thick. The service is offered at a sliding scale cost so it can stay accessible to everyone. To sign up or learn more, email avery@taoslandtrust.org or call 575‑751‑3138. Avery, our Parks and Working Lands Manager, can help you schedule a visit and walk you through what to expect.

Caring for the Land, Together

Every pile of mulch you spread helps cool the soil, nurture microbes, and strengthen local ecosystems. Programs like this one empower our community to work hands-on for a healthier Taos Valley. Please consider making a donation to support programs like this. Your gift helps us put tools, resources, and stewardship into the hands of our neighbors.