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Drawing of land partway through clearing.
A drawing of land partway through clearing: brush still standing on the left, mulched ground and the trees that were kept on the right.

Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing: Big Plans Start with Open Ground

We clear brush, cedar and overgrown acreage with a forestry mulcher. It grinds brush and trees into mulch right where they stand, so there's nothing to haul off.

Serving landowners in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas, within about 150 miles of Nevada, Missouri.

  • Mulched in placeNothing hauled off
  • Four statesAbout 150 miles out from Nevada, MO
  • Family-runOwned by Jim and Roger Butler

What's going on with your land?

Pick the one that sounds like your place.

Open Up Wooded Land

Thin overgrown woods, create trails and improve access for hunting, camping or recreation.

Clear Land for What's Next

Remove trees, brush and overgrowth to open up property for future building or other planned improvements.

Reclaim Overgrown Property

Clear unwanted vegetation and reclaim land that's become difficult to access, maintain or enjoy.

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What your ground looks like when we leave

When the mulcher is done, this is what you'll see.

  1. A layer of mulch. It covers the bare ground, which can help keep soil from washing away, and it breaks down over time.
  2. Stumps mulched to ground level or below. No stumps are left sticking up.
  3. Roots left in the soil. They hold the ground together.
  4. The trees you want kept. Flag the ones that stay and we work around them.

More about forestry mulching

Drawing of the ground after forestry mulching, numbered to match the list: 1, a layer of mulch on top; 2, a stump mulched to ground level, under the mulch; 3, roots left in the soil; 4, a pine tree that was kept.
A drawing of what mulching leaves behind. The numbers match the list.

How it works

A job goes like this, from your first message to cleared ground.

  1. Request a Quote

    Submit the online quote form or contact us directly.

  2. Property Visit

    Jim contacts you and arranges a time to inspect the property.

  3. On-Site Estimate

    Jim evaluates the property and provides a price on-site.

  4. Get It Cleared

    Once approved and scheduled, TerraTech completes the work.

What goes into the price

Every job is priced on its own, mainly on two things.

  • The number of acresHow much ground there is to clear.
  • Operating costsWhat it takes to run the equipment and complete the job.

Jim will look at the property and give you a price on-site. Get a Quote

You'll talk directly with an owner

At TerraTech Land Solutions, you'll work directly with Jim. He'll take the time to understand your property, discuss your goals and provide an on-site estimate. Straightforward communication and personal service from start to finish.

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Who to call

Start with Jim at 417-389-1016.

Where we work

We take jobs within about 150 miles of Nevada, Missouri. That reaches from St. Joseph and Kansas City in the north to Tulsa, Bentonville and Fayetteville in the south, and from Columbia, Jefferson City and Rolla west to Topeka and Emporia.

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Where we work Map of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas. 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Nevada, Missouri About 150 miles Where we work

There may be money to help pay for clearing

Federal conservation programs, and some state ones, can pay part of the cost of clearing brush and cedar from farm, ranch and forest land. But you have to apply and be approved before any work starts.

Read the cost-share guide

What people ask first

Is my job too small?

We work for homeowners as well as farms and ranches. Send a photo and a rough size, and Jim will tell you if it's a fit.

How big a tree can you take down?

That depends on the tree and the ground around it. Tell us about the biggest trees in the area or send a photo with something in it for scale. Jim will let you know.

Will the machine tear up my yard or pasture?

Any heavy machine leaves some marks, and wet ground is where ruts happen. If the machine has to cross your yard to reach the brush, tell us where it can get in and what's buried under the grass.

How long will my job take?

It depends on how thick it is, how big the trees are and the lay of the land. We'll give you an idea of how long it should take when we price the job.

Do I need a permit?

It depends on where the property is. If it's within city limits or has HOA rules, check the local requirements before work starts. Some cities and homeowners associations have rules about removing trees. Forestry mulching generally minimizes soil disturbance, because it doesn't involve excavation or grading.

All questions

Tell us about your land

Forestry mulching transforms unwanted trees and vegetation into natural ground cover, leaving the mulch in place to help protect the soil, reduce erosion and minimize ground disturbance.

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