Land & Lot Clearing
Selective clearing that removes buckthorn and brush while saving the oaks and maples worth keeping.
How we approach land & lot clearing
Clearing does not have to mean clear-cutting. We walk lots with owners and builders to flag the trees worth protecting, then remove invasive buckthorn, honeysuckle and crowded saplings with forestry mulchers and compact loaders that leave a light footprint.
We are a common partner for lake-home owners in Wayzata and Minnetonka who want a view corridor, and for builders who need a clean pad without damaging the root zones of trees that stay. Buckthorn stumps are treated to stop resprouting.
Everything in a standard visit
- Tree protection flagging and root zone fencing
- Buckthorn and honeysuckle removal with stump treatment
- Forestry mulching of brush in place
- Selective thinning for views and trails
- Fence line and property line clearing
- Erosion-aware work on slopes and shorelines
The process, step by step
- step 1
Walk the lot
We flag keepers, mark boundaries and note slopes, wetlands and setbacks.
- step 2
Protect the keepers
Root zones get fencing and mats so machines stay off critical roots.
- step 3
Clear and mulch
Mulchers and saws remove the target vegetation and leave a mulch layer.
- step 4
Treat and finish
Invasive stumps are treated, and we recommend native plantings for bare areas.
Why it is worth doing right
What affects the price
Every tree is different. These four things move the number the most.
- Acreage and density
- Thick buckthorn takes far longer than scattered saplings.
- Terrain
- Slopes, wet ground and shorelines slow equipment.
- Debris plan
- Mulching in place costs less than hauling brush off site.
- Tree protection
- Heavier protection is needed near large trees that stay.
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Land & Lot Clearing questions
Can't find your answer? An arborist, not a call center, gets back to you the same business day.
See all questionsYes, and we coordinate with your builder so protected trees are fenced before excavation starts.
Fall and early winter, when buckthorn keeps its green leaves after natives drop theirs, making it easy to spot.
Yes, within DNR shoreland rules. We avoid the ordinary high water level and use low-impact equipment.
Let's look at your trees together.
Free, itemized estimates from an ISA-certified arborist, usually within 5 business days.
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