Logging Mats | Direct & Deluxe

Studies show that logging mats significantly reduce the depth of wheel tracks (ruts) on soft soils.

Known as "slash" or "brash" mats, these are created by laying branches and treetops on the ground, creating a protective layer for machinery. Deployment and Best Practices

Logging mats, also known as timber mats, crane mats, or bog mats, are heavy-duty, reusable platforms used in forestry, construction, and utility projects to provide stable access over soft, wet, or sensitive terrain. They are critical tools for environmental protection and operational efficiency, preventing severe soil disturbance, compaction, and rutting caused by heavy machinery. Key Purposes and Benefits

By providing a stable surface, logging mats allow machinery to operate during wet seasons or in swampy areas that would otherwise be inaccessible, reducing downtime.

Mats should be used to protect soil at least 60 feet away from streamside management zones (SMZ).

Operators should focus on minimizing the width and overall footprint of shovel-mat skid trails, keeping them as narrow as necessary for a single skidder.

They allow for the creation of temporary roadways and work platforms that can be removed, leaving minimal long-term impact on the land. Types of Logging Mats

Constructed from high-density polyethylene, these mats are generally lighter than wood, immune to moisture absorption, rot, and insects, making them long-lasting.