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Forestry mulching and land clearing in Edgmont, PA
In Edgmont, forestry is allowed in every district, but needs a township forestry permit before any work starts.
Yes. Huntly Land Co. works in Edgmont, PA. In Edgmont, forestry is allowed in every district, but needs a township forestry permit before any work starts, and grading or clearing under 5,000 square feet in total is exempt from the grading chapter, except on steep or very steep slopes. Every job starts with a private site walk.
What the Edgmont code says
Edgmont covers about 9.7 square miles of land (US Census), roughly 9 miles from our Chadds Ford base. These are the town rules that most often shape a clearing, mulching or grading scope here, quoted from the code itself.
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Forestry permit
Section 365-160 of the Chapter 365 Zoning, Article Xxvi Natural Resource Extraction reads: “The applicant shall receive a forestry permit from the Township prior to commencing any forestry activities.”
Source: Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 365 Zoning, Article Xxvi Natural Resource Extraction, Section 365-160
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Grading under 5,000 square feet
Section 193-3 of the Chapter 193 Grading and Excavations reads: “One or more instances of land grading or clearing activity with no improvements, where such activity, in the aggregate, disturbs less than 5,000 square feet of land, except when such activity takes place in steep or very steep slopes.”
Source: Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 193 Grading and Excavations, Section 193-3
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Trees 8 inches and up
Section 305-50 of the Chapter 305 Subdivision and Land Development, Article VIII Design Standards and Requirements reads: “Trees of eight-inch DBH or more shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible, and the procedure outlined in § 305-50M shall be followed for tree replacement.”
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Buffers on older lots
Section 292-19 of the Chapter 292 Stormwater Management, Article III Stormwater Management reads: “The following provisions also apply to riparian buffers on lots in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter: (a) If the applicable rear or side yard setback is less than 50 feet, the buffer width may be reduced to 25% of the setback or 35 feet, whichever is greater.”
Offices for a Edgmont site
| Question | Office |
|---|---|
| Sediment and stormwater / erosion review | Delaware County Conservation District (Chapter 102 erosion and sediment control, NPDES) |
| Township or borough office | Edgmont Township office |
| State erosion and sediment rules | 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (DEP) |
Edgmont questions, answered
Does Edgmont regulate timber harvesting or tree removal?
Forestry is allowed in every district, but needs a township forestry permit before any work starts (Section 365-160).
Does Edgmont require a grading permit?
Grading or clearing under 5,000 square feet in total is exempt from the grading chapter, except on steep or very steep slopes (Section 193-3).
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Cost, permits and the ground
Code summaries are general guidance, not legal advice; Huntly confirms the rules that apply to each parcel before work.
What shapes the cost of land clearing in Edgmont, PA?
Density and stem size, ground and terrain, access and staging, finish standard, resource plan, stewardship and schedule. Haul-off of non-organic debris, stump grinding below grade, permits and licensed applications are quoted as separate visible lines. Every job is priced in writing after a private site walk, and the walk carries no charge inside the service region.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Edgmont, PA?
Often. Pennsylvania requires a written erosion and sediment control plan for earth disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more (25 Pa. Code § 102.4), and the Delaware County Conservation District reviews plans and NPDES coverage for larger disturbances. The Edgmont rules on this page come on top of that. Whether a mulching-only scope counts as earth disturbance is a question for the township and the district, and we confirm it for each parcel before work.
Is forestry mulching better than bulldozing?
For most brush and small-tree work, yes. Mulching leaves roots in the ground and a chip layer on the surface, so slopes stay put, stream-adjacent ground stays stable, and there are no burn piles or haul-off loads. A buildable surface, root-ball removal, grading or drainage work may call for a broader clearing or excavation plan.
More about Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA
Regulatory notes are general guidance; Huntly confirms the rules that apply to each site before work.
Who approves land clearing or earth disturbance in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA?
In Edgmont, PA, clearing that disturbs ground falls under Pennsylvania Chapter 102. As general guidance, the Delaware County Conservation District administers Chapter 102 under a delegation agreement with PA DEP, and its permitting page says permits are required for earth disturbance of one acre or more. The township can add local rules. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
Can I burn brush piles in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, PA?
Burning rules in Pennsylvania are set by the municipality, and Huntly did not verify a local open-burning rule for Edgmont. Call the township before you light anything. Huntly's forestry mulching grinds brush where it stands and needs no burn permit. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
What invasive plants take over land around Edgmont, PA?
Typical for Delaware County: multiflora rose, autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, Oriental bittersweet and Japanese stiltgrass. They crowd out pasture, fence lines and woodland edges around Edgmont, PA. Huntly clears thickets with a Cat 285XE forestry package on low-ground-pressure tracks, then treats regrowth as a separate line item if you want it. Herbicide, if used, goes through a licensed applicator and is quoted as a separate visible line.
Is there cost-share money for clearing invasives in Edgmont, PA?
Possibly. As general guidance, landowners in Edgmont, PA can ask the USDA service center serving Delaware County about EQIP funding. NRCS sets the Pennsylvania rate per scenario and year and decides eligibility and approval; ask the district conservationist for the current figure. The Delaware County Conservation District is also worth a call about local programs. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
Does Huntly serve Edgmont, PA, and what does a site walk cost?
Yes. Huntly works Edgmont, PA from its Chadds Ford base. The site walk is free, and every job is priced in writing after the walk at a fixed price. Longer hauls carry a mobilization line on the estimate. Call (484) 486-7272, Monday to Saturday 8 to 4, or email hello@huntlyland.com. Pennsylvania contractors must be registered as home improvement contractors with the Attorney General.
Who do I call for storm cleanup in Edgmont, PA?
Call Huntly's 24/7 storm line at (484) 486-7272 for downed trees blocking a lane, field or driveway in Edgmont, PA. Huntly's grapple clears and stacks the debris. If a tree is on a house or touching power lines, call a tree service or the utility first, then Huntly for the cleanup.
Where these facts come from
Sources: Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 365 Zoning, Article Xxvi Natural Resource Extraction, Section 365-160 · Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 193 Grading and Excavations, Section 193-3 · Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 305 Subdivision and Land Development, Article VIII Design Standards and Requirements, Section 305-50 · Edgmont Township Code, Chapter 292 Stormwater Management, Article III Stormwater Management, Section 292-19 · 25 Pa. Code § 102.4, erosion and sediment control requirements
Last checked: October 2026.
Permits and rules
Clearing in Edgmont can need a sediment and stormwater plan or a local approval. Start here:
Send us the details.
hello@huntlyland.comSend the town, rough acreage and two or three photographs. We reply by email with site-walk times, and a written scope follows the walk.
Office hours Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On call 24/7 for storm and emergency cleanup. If anyone is in danger, call 911 first.