• 0.5 acre building site: 4-8 hours

• 1 acre: 1-2 days

• 2-5 acres: 2-5 days

• 5-10 acres: 1-2 weeks

• 10+ acres: 2-4 weeks

Weather, terrain, and vegetation density can affect timelines. We'll provide a specific estimate for your project.

They're essentially the same thing. "Lot clearing" usually refers to residential building lots, while "land clearing" is a broader term covering all types of projects (residential, commercial, agricultural). Both involve removing trees, brush, and vegetation to prepare land for use.

Yes! Winter is actually an excellent time for land clearing in Wisconsin:

• Frozen ground supports heavy equipment better

• Less soil compaction

• Less undergrowth to deal with

• No mud or wet conditions

• Faster mobilization

We operate year-round and can clear land any season.

Yes. Our forestry mulching equipment grinds stumps up to 6-8 inches in diameter flush with the ground as part of the clearing process. Larger stumps can be ground for an additional fee using stump grinding equipment.

With forestry mulching, there is no debris. Everything is ground into fine mulch and left on-site. This mulch:

• Enriches your soil as it decomposes

• Prevents erosion

• Suppresses weed growth

• Eliminates hauling and disposal costs

If you need the mulch removed for a specific reason (like immediate construction), we can arrange that for an additional fee.

With professional forestry equipment, we can typically clear:

• 1-3 acres per day (light to medium density)

• 0.5-1 acre per day (heavy density, mature trees)

Actual production depends on vegetation density, terrain, and what's being preserved.

Our forestry mulching method actually protects and improves soil:

• Minimal soil disturbance (no deep digging or grading)

• Mulch layer prevents erosion

• Organic matter enriches soil

• Supports beneficial soil organisms

Traditional clearing (excavators pushing everything) can cause significant soil disturbance and compaction. Our method is much gentler.

Absolutely. We specialize in selective clearing. Just mark the trees you want to preserve before we start, and we'll work carefully around them. Selective clearing does take more time and precision, which may affect pricing slightly.

A: Yes. We are fully licensed and insured for your protection and peace of mind.

Most residential land clearing in Wisconsin doesn't require a permit UNLESS:

• You're in or near wetlands

• You're near a waterway (lake, river, stream)

• Your property has a conservation easement

• Local ordinances have specific restrictions

• It's a commercial project

We recommend checking with your local planning/zoning department. We can help guide you through the process.

For most projects, yes. Forestry mulching is:

• Faster (one pass vs. multiple steps)

• More affordable (one contractor vs. several)

• Eco-friendly (no burning or hauling)

• Better for soil (mulch enriches and protects)

• Cleaner (no debris piles)

Traditional clearing is better when you need deep excavation, want to harvest timber, or need bare soil for immediate construction.

We can clear land year-round, but different seasons have advantages:

Winter: Frozen ground, less undergrowth, equipment access easier Spring: Good for clearing before planting season Summer: Maximum vegetation growth (see everything), but ground may be soft Fall: Preparing for winter projects, less undergrowth after frost

For building projects, many people clear in fall/winter and build in spring/summer.