The formation of Boxthorn Removals came about following an inquiry regarding the removal of boxthorns on Wardang Island, after Hasting Engineering had recently completed a rubbish clean up on the island for Pasminco Pty. Ltd..
These boxthorns, which cover a large area in all types of terrain, presented the company with a logistical nightmare. Research was conducted into the most efficient methods of removing boxthorns and it was generally agreed that the most effective method is to extract them from the ground vertically. As the boxthorn is lifted out of the ground a large circle of roots (2-3 metres on larger bushes) is pulled out as well. It is these roots that re-growth comes from, so the more roots that are removed, the less re-growth there is.
Next, a suitable machine had to be found. Many were looked at and at one stage a specific machine was designed for the job, until the present machine was found.
Boxthorn Removals, then emerged.