Land Clearing & Management

Whether you're opening up a building site, reclaiming an overgrown fence line, or cutting new trails for hunting season, land clearing is the step that determines how everything after it goes. We clear it right the first time — no half-mulched brush piles left to deal with later, no debris piles to burn or haul off.

ERE Excavation | 233119 Co Rd F, Abbotsford, WI 54405 | (715) 613-0011

Land Clearing Services We Offer

Forestry Mulching

Forestry mulching grinds standing brush, small trees, and undergrowth into mulch right where it stands — no burn piles, no hauling debris off the property. It's the fastest way to clear overgrown acreage for a food plot, pasture, or building pad, and it leaves the ground in better shape (and better protected from erosion) than clear-cutting and burning.

Brush Mowing / Brush Hogging

For lighter clearing — fence lines, pasture maintenance, reclaiming a field that's grown up in brush — brush hogging knocks everything down fast and keeps land usable without the cost of full mulching.

Stump Removal

Leftover stumps make land unusable for building, planting, or mowing. We pull and remove stumps cleanly so the ground is actually ready for what comes next, not just cleared on the surface.

Food Plot & Trail Clearing

Clearing brush and small timber to open up hunting food plots and trails through wooded acreage — one of the most common requests we get from landowners across Marathon and Clark counties heading into hunting season.

Fence Line & Pasture Reclamation

Clearing overgrown fence lines and pastures that have grown up in brush over time, restoring usable grazing or boundary land.

Our Land Clearing Process

Site walk and scope

Method selection

811 locate request

Clearing

Stump and debris handling

Final walk-through

What Affects Cost and Timeline

  • Density of brush and timber — a lightly overgrown fence line clears much faster than mature mixed hardwood and brush.
  • Acreage — forestry mulching typically covers roughly an acre or more per day once equipment is set up, but this varies by density.
  • Terrain — slopes, wet ground, and rocky soil all slow clearing work down.
  • What’s left behind — mulching leaves material on-site as groundcover; other methods may require hauling debris off, which adds cost.
  • Stump removal — pulling stumps is a separate step from clearing brush and adds time depending on how many and how large.

Land Clearing for Wisconsin Hunters and Landowners

Central Wisconsin's mix of farmland and wooded acreage makes land clearing a recurring need for hunters managing food plots and trails, and for landowners reclaiming pasture or fence lines that have grown in over the years. Forestry mulching in particular has become the preferred method for a lot of this work because it clears brush without disturbing topsoil the way clear-cutting and burning does — which matters if the cleared ground is going into a food plot or pasture afterward.

Common Questions About Land Clearing

  • How much land can you clear in a day?

    It depends on the terrain and density of brush, but forestry mulching typically covers an acre or more per day once we're set up. We'll give you a time estimate after seeing the property.

  • Do I need a permit to clear land in Wisconsin?

    Requirements vary by county and whether the land borders a wetland or waterway. We can point you in the right direction, but check with your local zoning office before any major clearing project.

  • Can you clear land for a food plot?

    Yes — this is one of our most common requests from hunters across Marathon and Clark counties. Forestry mulching is usually the best fit since it clears brush without disturbing the topsoil.

  • What's left behind after mulching?

    A layer of mulch over the cleared ground — no debris piles to burn or haul. Most customers leave it as natural groundcover, though it can be removed if you'd prefer a completely bare site.

  • What's the difference between forestry mulching and brush hogging?

    Forestry mulching grinds standing brush and small trees into mulch in place and handles heavier growth; brush hogging mows down lighter brush and grass faster and cheaper, but doesn't handle small trees or heavier growth as well.

  • Can you clear land with standing dead trees or storm damage?

    Yes — clearing storm-damaged or dead timber is a common request, and we can assess whether mulching or a different approach fits the specific condition of the trees on-site.

  • Is land clearing seasonal, or can it be done year-round?

    Most land clearing can be done through much of the year, though very wet ground (spring thaw) or deep snow can limit equipment access — we'll advise on timing based on current ground conditions.

Ready to Open Up Your Property?

Call (715) 613-0011 for a free walkthrough and estimate.