LAND CLEARING + MANAGEMENT

Tree service professional cutting downed timber with a chainsaw during a land clearing and management job in southern Minnesota

Land Clearing + Land Management Services in Southern Minnesota

Whether you're opening up cropland, reclaiming a pasture, managing CRP acres, or building out a hunting property — Buffalo Lake Wood Co. has the equipment and expertise to manage your land right. We serve farmers, landowners, and hobby farm owners across a 50-mile radius of Janesville, MN.

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Land Clearing

Do you have overgrown lots, tree-choked fence lines, or land that needs to be opened up for cultivation, pasture, or development? Our land clearing services remove unwanted trees, brush, stumps, and debris to reveal usable, productive ground.

Common land clearing projects we handle:

  • Lot and acreage clearing for construction or farming

  • Grove removal and thinning

  • Tree line and fence line clearing

  • Roadway and driveway clearing

  • Property boundary clearing

  • Buckthorn and invasive species removal

We use professional-grade equipment to work efficiently on properties of any size — and we haul everything away so you're left with clean, open ground.

Red-marked tree trunk indicating selective timber harvesting in a southern Minnesota woodlot managed by Buffalo Lake Wood Co.

Selective Timber Harvesting

Not every tree on your property needs to go. Selective timber harvesting allows you to remove diseased, dying, or economically valuable timber while preserving the health and beauty of your remaining stand. We work with landowners to identify which trees to remove and which to protect — improving the overall health of your grove or woodlot while potentially generating value from the timber.

Benefits of selective harvesting:

  • Improves long-term forest health

  • Reduces crowding and competition among trees

  • Opens the canopy for new growth

  • Removes hazardous or dead trees

  • Can offset the cost of land management

Uprooted tree root ball and brush debris during a land and brush clearing project in southern Minnesota by Buffalo Lake Wood Co.

Land + Brush Clearing

Overgrown brush is more than an eyesore — it's a fire hazard, a haven for pests, and a barrier to productive land use. Buffalo Lake Wood Co. provides thorough brush clearing for rural properties, acreages, fence lines, ditches, and wooded tracts throughout southern Minnesota.

We clear brush for:

  • Pasture reclamation and maintenance

  • Trail and access route clearing

  • Fence line clearing and visibility

  • Property line definition

  • Hunting land and wildlife habitat improvement

Free-range chickens on a hobby farm pasture with tree line in the background — pasture maintenance services by Buffalo Lake Wood Co. in southern Minnesota

Pasture Maintenance

Southern Minnesota's climate means groves and brushy areas can reclaim open pasture surprisingly fast. We help farmers and landowners keep their pasture ground productive, open, and manageable. From spot-clearing encroaching brush to full pasture restoration after years of neglect, we restore your land to working condition.

Food Plots

Great hunting starts with smart land management. We help landowners develop and establish food plots that attract and hold deer and other wildlife throughout the season. From clearing the area and preparing the ground to advising on layout and access, we set you up for a productive season.

Our food plot services include:

  • Site selection and clearing

  • Tree and brush removal

  • Stump grinding for plot access

  • Soil prep recommendations

Southern Minnesota's rich agricultural land makes it one of the best regions for whitetail hunting — and a well-placed food plot can make all the difference.

Overgrown CRP acres with encroaching brush and native grasses in need of maintenance service in southern Minnesota

CRP Maintenance

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts come with maintenance requirements — and failure to maintain your enrolled acres can jeopardize your annual payments. Buffalo Lake Wood Co. understands the unique demands of CRP ground and provides maintenance services to keep your acres in compliance, including:

  • Brush and weed control

  • Tree encroachment removal

  • Invasive species management

  • Perimeter and ditch maintenance

If you're enrolled in CRP in Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, or surrounding counties, give us a call to discuss your maintenance needs.

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Fence Installation
+ Repair

A solid fence starts with a clear fence line. Buffalo Lake Wood Co. handles fence line clearing and offers installation and repair of farm fencing for livestock, property boundaries, and field perimeters. Whether you need a new run of fence across fresh ground or repairs to existing lines damaged by falling trees or overgrowth, we've got you covered.

Services include:

  • Fence line clearing (trees, brush, stumps)

  • New fence installation

  • Fence post replacement and repair

  • Woven wire, barbed wire, and wood rail fence