Rakes & Shovels for Forestry & Grounds Maintenance
Rakes and shovels are fundamental tools in forestry, wildland fire operations, and grounds maintenance. Our selection includes forestry rakes, fire rakes, flat shovels, and round-point shovels from professional brands built to handle the demanding physical work of fire line construction, slash clearing, and site preparation. The right combination of rakes and shovels for your crew depends on the terrain and specific task.
Pair rakes and shovels with firefighting tools, brush clearing tools, and loppers for a complete field maintenance and fire operations toolkit. Our controlled burning and forestry and logging collections offer additional equipment for field operations on timber lands and wildland interfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of rake is used for wildland fire line construction?
The McLeod (combination fire rake/hoe) is the standard fire line tool for scraping mineral soil and raking out combustibles during wildland fire and prescribed burn operations. Standard fire rakes are used for mop-up and debris removal on fire lines.
Do you sell fire-rated shovels for prescribed burns?
Yes. We carry round-point and flat shovels appropriate for wildland firefighting and prescribed burn operations, built for the physical demands of fire line work in rough terrain.
What shovels work best for forestry site prep?
Round-point shovels are best for digging in forest soils with roots and rocks. Flat shovels (spades) are better for edging and scraping. Both are used in tree planting and forest site preparation operations.
