Land clearance of apple orchard for re-planting

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We have an orchard of about 360 mature apple trees which needs to be cleared for replanting. We understand that the process is as follows:-

-cut the branches and burn

-cut the trunk and sell or keep for fuel

-excavate the root stock to 1metre deep

-level for replanting

 

The problem is the cost we have been given of €200-250 per tree. That seems to be excessive. Anyone with any cost information on this?

Thanks

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