•••••With tree work and brush clearing can come massive amounts of material perfect for chipping. Instead of hauling it away or burning it, chipping wood and branches offers many advantages. Wood chips can be used in flowerbeds to control weeds and retain moisture. The chipped material can also be used effectively to prevent soil erosion in areas that are heavily sloped or are currently experiencing wash away problems. Today's commercial wood chipping machines are extremely powerful and can mulch the material as fast as the machine can be fed. A large pile of brush quickly becomes usable wood chips instead of just going up in smoke. This is also a safer alternative to burning if you are concerned about dry conditions or the space and clearance needed for a burn pile.