If you live in the Northern Rivers, you already know — when it rains, it grows.

The Byron Shire region averages approximately 1,500–1,700mm of rainfall per year, with higher totals in hinterland areas like Mullumbimby Creek and Bangalow.

That rainfall creates:

• Rapid pasture growth
• Heavy thatch build-up
• Weed dominance
• Soil compaction issues

Common Soil Types in Byron Shire

We regularly work on:

• Red volcanic soils (high fertility, fast grass growth)
• Clay-based paddocks (hold moisture, can become boggy)
• Sandy coastal soils (free draining but lower nutrient retention)

Each soil behaves differently after rain.

Why Regular Slashing Is Critical in High Rainfall Zones

Without consistent grass management:

• Grass becomes rank and unpalatable for stock
• Fire risk increases in dry months
• Weeds establish quickly
• Paddocks become difficult to maintain

With proper acreage mowing and pasture slashing, you:

• Encourage fresh regrowth
• Improve paddock usability
• Reduce weed seed spread
• Maintain property value

In high rainfall regions like Byron Shire, timing is everything. Leave it too long and you’re not just mowing — you’re battling a jungle.