Brush Clearing & Land Clearing

    Reclaim your overgrown property with professional forestry mulching. We clear brush, saplings, and small trees — leaving behind clean, usable land with no burning or hauling required.

    Best fit for

    • Overgrown lots and property edges you want usable again
    • Brush, saplings, and tangled undergrowth you want gone without hauling
    • Hunting trails, access lanes, shooting lanes, and food plot expansion
    • Fence lines and field edges that are getting swallowed by brush
    • Invasive thickets like buckthorn and honeysuckle when the goal is reclaiming the area

    Not a fit for

    • Full excavation and grading for foundations, roads, or septic installs
    • Large timber harvest or land clearing where you need every root removed
    • Tight residential neighborhoods or work close to homes, landscaping, or overhead lines
    • Projects inside regulated wetlands or shoreland zones where approvals are required before work begins

    If you are unsure, reach out. I will tell you quickly whether this is the right tool for the job.

    Forestry mulching explained

    Forestry mulching is a land clearing method that uses a purpose-built mulching head to grind brush, saplings, and small trees into mulch on site.

    Instead of cutting and piling, hauling debris away, or burning, the material is processed where it stands. That is why many landowners prefer it when they want a cleaner finish with less mess and fewer extra steps.

    It is a good fit for thick brush, overgrown edges, new trails and access lanes, fence rows, and properties where you want to keep the ground stable instead of scraping it bare.

    If you are not sure whether your property is a fit, send a few photos and a rough pin and I will tell you what I think.

    Is this the right service for you?

    Best fit

    • You want an overgrown property cleaned up into a usable, park-like space
    • You need access cleared for trails, hunting lanes, fence lines, or a future project
    • You want brush, saplings, and small trees handled in a single pass
    • You want the material mulched on-site instead of piled up for hauling or burning
    • You care about keeping the ground intact and avoiding a torn-up finish

    Not a fit

    • You need major grading, fill, or excavation changes
    • You want mature timber removed as logs or firewood
    • You need full stump pulling or deep root removal everywhere
    • The work is in a tight residential setting close to homes, landscaping, or overhead lines
    • The area is full of hidden wire, scrap, or demolition debris that cannot be removed first
    • The work is in a regulated wet area and requires permit decisions before any clearing

    Next step: Send a few photos plus the address or a map pin and I'll tell you the most realistic path forward.

    Is Your Property Overgrown?

    Many landowners in Northeast Wisconsin have property that's grown out of control. Maybe you inherited land that hasn't been managed in decades. Maybe you bought a wooded lot that's too dense to walk through. Or maybe brush is slowly taking over your fields and fence lines.

    Whatever the situation, overgrown land is frustrating. It's unusable, unattractive, and often getting worse every year as brush spreads further.

    Who This Service Is For

    Landowners with neglected or overgrown woodlots
    Property owners prepping land for construction or landscaping
    Hunters wanting to improve access and visibility
    Farmers reclaiming fields lost to brush encroachment
    New property buyers clearing land for the first time
    Anyone tired of fighting brush year after year

    What You Get

    After we clear your property, you'll have:

    • Immediate access — walk your land the day we finish
    • Clean ground — mulch left on-site, no debris piles
    • Visible property lines — see what you actually own
    • Usable space — ready for whatever comes next

    Our Brush Clearing Process

    1

    Site Details & Assessment

    You tell us about your property — size, location, what's growing there, and what you want cleared. Share any concerns about access, utilities, fencing, or areas to avoid. Photos or property maps help. For larger or complex jobs, we may schedule a site visit.

    2

    Plan & Estimate

    We review your property details and provide a clear estimate. This includes what we'll clear, what we'll leave, approximate timeline, and pricing. No surprises — you'll know exactly what to expect before we start.

    3

    Clearing Work

    We bring our forestry mulcher (a Cat 275 XE with HM418 mulching head) and get to work. The machine cuts, grinds, and mulches vegetation in a single pass. Brush, saplings, and small trees up to roughly 4–6 inches are reduced to mulch that stays on the ground.

    4

    Finished Result

    When we're done, you have cleared land with a layer of mulch on the ground. No burn piles, no debris to haul, no waiting. Walk your property the same day and start planning what's next.

    What We Can (and Can't) Clear

    Forestry mulching works great for brush and small trees, but it has limits. Here's what to know:

    Best For:

    • • Brush, saplings, small trees (typically 4–6" diameter)
    • • Buckthorn, honeysuckle, prickly ash, wild rose
    • • Box elder, poplar, and other fast-growing species
    • • Overgrown fields and neglected woodlots
    • • Understory clearing in mature timber stands

    Limitations:

    • • Large trees require different equipment
    • • Rocky sites may slow work or cause equipment wear
    • • Hidden wire or metal debris can damage the mulcher
    • • Steep slopes may be inaccessible
    • • Regulated areas (wetlands, shorelines) may need permits

    Before We Arrive

    • • Mark any underground utilities (call 811)
    • • Flag any trees or areas you want to keep
    • • Remove or flag old fencing and wire
    • • Identify septic systems, wells, and tile lines
    • • Let us know about any hidden hazards (old foundations, debris, etc.)

    What the Finished Result Looks Like

    After forestry mulching, your land will look noticeably different — but it won't look like a golf course. Here's what to expect:

    Ground cover: A layer of wood chips and mulch covers the ground. This material will break down over time, returning nutrients to the soil.
    Stumps: Small stumps are ground down close to ground level. Some stump remnants may remain, but they'll decay over time.
    Walking access: You can walk through cleared areas immediately. The ground is firm and accessible.
    Regrowth: Some species may try to resprout. Mulching significantly reduces regrowth compared to cutting, but follow-up may be needed for persistent invasives.

    Forestry mulching method

    Forestry mulching is the method we use for most land clearing jobs. It is a single-pass approach that grinds brush and smaller trees on-site so you are not left with piles to burn or haul.

    This page is the best place to understand what the method is, what it is best for, and what to expect on your property.

    Pricing and process

    How pricing works

    Every property is different, so pricing depends on what slows a machine down or speeds it up. The biggest drivers are brush density, how much maneuvering is needed, terrain, access, and whether we are working around fences, buildings, or wet ground.

    If you want a fast estimate, send a few photos and a rough idea of the area you want cleared. If you prefer, we can walk it together and talk through options.

    What to expect

    1

    You show me the goal and the boundaries, even if it is just on a map photo

    2

    I confirm what is realistic, and what results you can expect

    3

    We schedule the work window that makes sense for ground conditions and your timeline

    4

    I complete the clearing and leave the site clean and usable for the next step

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get a clear plan for your property

    Send a couple photos and tell me what you want the area used for (access, trails, reclaiming an edge, building site, hunting lanes, etc.). I'll tell you if this approach fits and what the next step should be.

    Ready to Clear Your Land?

    Get a free estimate for your brush clearing project.