“Forestry Mulching is an environmentally friendly way to protect soil and support existing habitats.”

"I was pleased to find a Company that makes their consumer's satisfaction a priority. I had 4 other estimates and Kevin and his Crew went above and beyond my expectations. They completed the job ahead of schedule and significantly cheaper than the other companies I met with. I will definitely recommend Virginia Forestry Mulching & Excavating to my family and friends!"

Outstanding Work by Kevin at VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating!!!

I had the pleasure of working with Kevin from VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating, and I cannot speak highly enough of his work. He is a consummate professional who delivered excellent results from start to finish. Kevin and his beasty machine single handedly did an outstanding job clearing/mulching over 4 acres of land and also he created a fantastic ATV trail on my other 5 acres, which is now perfect for riding. His attention to detail and expertise were evident throughout the project.

Additionally, Kevin's work on grading about 3 acres was top-notch. Especially the way he brought the Pond back alive was amazing. He does it like a video game! The land is now perfectly leveled and ready for future use, thanks to his precision and thoroughness.

He also got very good network of professionals, he is able to clear and haul away tons of junk from our property. He arranged for Hydroseeding as well which came very handy!

I highly recommend Kevin and VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating for any forestry mulching, land clearing, trail creation, or grading needs. Kevin is not only reliable and efficient but also goes above and beyond to ensure the job is done right. His professionalism and commitment to quality are unmatched.

Thank you, Kevin, for the excellent work! I look forward to collaborating with you again in the future!

I had the pleasure of working with Kevin as he created beautiful forest trails on my property, and I am incredibly grateful to him and the time he took to clear them. His dedication to creating these walking paths is evident, as the trails are not only easily navigable but also feel safe and inviting. It's clear he cares deeply about preserving the natural beauty of an area, and his hard work has made a world of difference for outdoorsy-types like myself. His dedication in ensuring the trails are accessible for everyone in my family speaks volumes about his character. A huge THANK YOU to Kevin for making our outdoor experience so much more enjoyable! We love being outside and surrounding ourselves with nature and nothing's better than a hiking trail on your own land.

Kevin did a fantastic job. Showed up early and by the end of the day cleared more than I could've done with my boys in 3 weeks' time. Very solid, friendly guy who takes the time to understand exactly what you want/need. Cost of work was well worth it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. You can see from the aerial photo how overgrown the area was and later the lanes he cleared (able to drive my F350 right thru). Update 2024...Again, this guy is salt of the earth... Bent and sore he came and helped both neighbors on either side of me and still helped me out again. Solid man! Would suggest him for anyone that needs work done! 👍🏻💯💯💯

Kevin did an incredible job! He transformed my lot from a briar, thorn and dead tree filled lot into a park like setting. This was a big job and he handled it with no problems. He walked the lot with me, asked questions and I explained to him what I wanted done. He made sure I understood the benefits of mulching vs other methods of lot clearing. I had so many invasive species, dead fall and cedar trees that were overgrown that they were hiding a beautiful view of my property. I was concerned about the amount of mulch that was created due to the amount of trees that needed to be done. Kevin grinded the mulch and spread it out evenly across the property and now there a nice layer of mulch that will properly decay and leave my soil healthy. When I need more work done I will not hesitate to call Kevin back. He showed up exactly when he said he would and worked hard all day with little to no breaks. His pricing was better that other quotes and more than fair. He is quick to respond, a good person and easy to work with. I highly recommend Kevin for any mulching or other lot services that you may need. Thank you, Kevin for making my lot beautiful!

"I have been preparing my 10 acre lot for an upcoming house build. I obtained 3 quotes from various local companies, and I am so glad I did! VA Forestry Mulching and Excavating had the best rates; new and powerful equipment to get the job done, and excellent customer service.

They were wonderful to work with and always kept me informed of everything that was going on. From the first day of meeting with the owner; up until the last day - they always provided a full days of HONEST work, professionalism, and utmost respect for the property. If there were any obstacles, such as weather or conflicting schedules; they did their best to work with me to immediately remedy the issue.

Give them a shout! I promise you will not be let down!"

"We hired Kevin hoping he could improve the appearance of our wooded area. He traveled here sight unseen and transformed our entire property. He arrived everyday at 7 am as he said he would immediately got to work and did not stop until the day was done. His professionalism was outstanding. When I arrived home from work each day in awe of his work that day, he took the time to walk the area and make sure that both myself and I were happy. I can't explain how satisfying hiring Kevin turned out. He has turned my yard from a constant project into a beautiful, usable park like setting! We absolutely love it. I wish there were more companies operated by owners who care and strive for customer satisfaction as much as Kevin does. Simply put the best experience I have had hiring a company to provide a service EVER."

"Kevin from VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating did a fantastic job leveling part of my backyard and regrading the rest. We have a big hill on the back of our 1 acre property, and wanted to create a flat space at the bottom to make the shady area more usable. We also had some trees removed, so the hill itself was very uneven and needed to be smoothed out. Finally, we had some erosion issues from the downspout in the middle of our house, and needed a French drain put in and the eroded area brought back up to level with the surrounding.

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After talking it through with Kevin, he saw the vision for the space, and felt confident he could get it done. Three days later, and my backyard is transformed. There's now a huge flat space at the bottom of the hill, and yet the slope doesn't feel too steep anywhere. The backyard is now a much safer space for my daughter to play, with more zones for fun activities and entertaining.

The price was very reasonable. I did a lot of waffling while work was being done about whether I wanted to stick with grass and straw, as contracted, or splurge on adding topsoil or sod, and Kevin was very prompt in pricing out all options, and I always felt like I was getting his honest advice. Overall, it was a great experience."

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Kevin with Virginia Forestry Mulching and Excavating exceeded my expectations with their forestry mulching and land clearing services. Their expertise and attention to detail were exceptional. The team utilized advanced equipment and techniques to clear the land efficiently, and safely, while preserving the natural environment. Their professionalism, promptness, and a full-honest day's work were commendable. Kevin provided transparent pricing without any surprises, and even beat a local competitor that provided a much higher quote for the same scope of work. VFME delivered outstanding results, and I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of forestry mulching, land clearing, cutting in driveways and footpaths, the list goes on - they do it all! Thanks again VFME - look forward to working with you soon!

"Where was Kevin Terral and his equipment when the United States built the Panama Canal? Except for the yellow fever problem, the canal would have been built faster, at less cost, and environmentally friendly.

Virginia Forestry and Mulching is a company that strives to manage forested land where tree debris and other organic matter are left on the forest floor to decompose. I wanted this organic material to help improve soil fertility, retain moisture, and reduce my back yard erosion. Before Kevin and his crew worked on my property, much of my land had already washed into the Potomac River since the last century.

One of the benefits of mulching is that it provides a natural source of nutrients for trees and other vegetation, promoting healthy growth. Some of my elderly trees are surviving because of the mulching treatment they received thanks to Kevin’s expertise. It also helps prevent soil compaction, allowing for better root penetration and water absorption. I used to trip over bare tree roots and now I rarely see a tree root thanks to Kevin’s equipment which is designed to rearrange the forest floor. Additionally, mulch can provide a favorable microclimate for certain plant species by moderating soil temperature and moisture levels. Kevin was able to explain these less obvious benefits of mulching to me which makes me appreciate even more what my forest can gain from the mulching experience.

Mulching can also have some drawbacks. If improperly managed, it can provide habitat for pests and diseases that can harm trees. Over-mulching can also create an excess of organic matter, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the soil and limiting the growth of tree roots as Kevin has explained to me. Additionally, mulch can also interfere with regeneration efforts if it is too thick and hinders the growth of young seedlings. I sometimes buy young trees to plant in my old growth forest, and I feel assured that Kevin will keep an eye on their health.

Virginia Forestry and Mulching can be an effective tool in forest management. Kevin manages the task as it must be done carefully and in accordance with a well-designed plan. Effective mulching requires an understanding of the forest ecosystem and the interplay between different components, something Kevin and his experienced crew have well in hand."

Outstanding work. Very professional and did exactly what they said they would do AND more. I will hire them again.

Kevin was great, started working on the days we had scheduled. Always checking with us to make sure we were happy with his progress. We will have him back when we tackle another section of property.

I hired Va forestry mulching & excavating last fall to help develop our land where we were planning on building our dream house. Was pleased to find out that they could handle every aspect of the development plans.

They were on time every day, and priced lower than anyone else
we looked at, (we got several estimates for comparison). They cleared the land, installed a silt fence for erosion control, did all of the grading and excavation. They dug out for our basement, and a huge pond. They used all this dirt to create an amazing level yard and recreation area on a lot where we didn't even think that it would be possible. In fact, other companies said it wouldn't be!

So, from site planning /development to the final grade w/seed and straw. They were with us every step of the way. Kevin even called in his tree crew to climb and take down some huge oak trees on our neighbor's property, that were dead and close to our pool area. Our neighbors didn't want heavy equipment on their yard, so having tree climbers and brush grinders onsite made it all possible. One stop shopping with good people and fair pricing.

I highly recommend VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating, for all your land development needs!

After many calls and estimates I decided to contract with Kevin and I'm glad I did. He was professional, listened to what I wanted but offered his thoughts as well which were helpful as he has a good eye. Kevin mulched and did some grade work on an old path and both turned out great. I would definitely work with Kevin again

Very happy with the work completed at our home in Spotsylvania County from July 11-13, 2023. Kevin provided us a great rate and timeframe for completion of the job we were looking to get done. We knew 3 days was cutting it close in terms of meeting what we wanted but he pushed through the heat and dust to provide fantastic results within the timeframe we established. When going into a job like this make sure the operator has quality equipment. Kevin has high end CAT equipment capable of running long periods of time with minimal breaks which is necessary to complete a job in a timely manner.

Working with the owner, Kevin, was a great experience. He helped provide valuable insight into a clearing project we discussed and he developed a straightforward plan to ensure what I needed will be accomplished quickly. He delivered on everything I expected!

We have a stream running along the edge of our property that had become very overgrown in recent years. A neighbor mentioned that he had contacted Va. Forestry Mulching & Excavating and showed me a video that he had taken during the procedure. I gave Kevin a call and he came out and we walked the area needed to be cleared. I received a contract the next day, signed and returned it via the internet. Kevin completed the work in two days. Va. Forestry did a great job and will allow me to keep the area under control. THANKS KEVIN

Kevin was very professional and completed his work in a timely manner. I'm very pleased with the results. I Will be using VFME again when needed for forestry mulching maintenance and land care.

"Kevin at VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating did an absolutely beautiful job on my property! His attention to detail and efficiency were impressive. He was timely, professional, and truly top-notch. Highly recommend his services for anyone looking for quality work!"

​I highly recommend Va Forestry Mulching. Kevin was awesome to work with and had a very fair price. He got back to me right away to schedule and did the job exactly as he described. I’m super appreciative for his promptness and the work he did. I definitely will be using Kevin in the near future and passing his information on to anyone looking to have land cleared.

Kevin at VA Forestry Mulching and Excavating are top tier in their field. He’s professional and works very hard to get the job done. I could not recommend anyone else to get your land cleared! 5 stars

Friendly individual, seems to be sincere and give a fair price. I didn't end up using him, although if the deal would have went through I would have!

Best quote we found after a few weeks of asking around. His crew put in a solid 9-10 hours a day and made our woods look so good. No muss, no fuss. Just honest folks putting in good hard work.

They took our useless 5 acres of scrub brush and fallen trees in Lynchburg and turned it into a park. We highly recommend using Kevin to clear your lots. We'll be calling them again soon!

The owner was polite, professional and fair.

"We hired Virginia Forestry and Mulching to clear brush, dead wood, saplings and smaller trees from our backlot which was unusable. Kevin came out promptly and gave us an estimate. We scheduled the work soon after. He spent three days clearing, mulching and grading and then brought in a load of topsoil and leveled that in an area in which we wish to plant grass. The end result is a park-like natural area which shows off mature trees and leaves plenty of room to run around plus an area for lawn. He and his helper were very professional and communicative throughout the entire process."

VA Forestry Mulching turned my backyard into a perfect park! I could hardly believe how much different it looks. I’m sure it has raised the real estate value of my property much more than the cost of the service! This company is professional, reliable, friendly, has tons of expertise, and the best price! I usually don’t leave reviews, but in this case, I wanted to make an exception in order to give a five-star review. If I could give a six-star review, I would. Kevin is a wonderful gentleman, and you will enjoy working with him!

VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating was great. Kevin (the Owner) was outstanding. He mulched the side portion of my property and along the back too. He did a great job and the cost was outstanding. He will call you back to assist you in what you want done when others would not.

He is very professional and knows what he is doing. If you need any type of clearing or just want areas mulched, he would be the one to call. He made the property look like a park & he knows what kind of trees to save on your property to make it look great. I would definitely use him again.

They did an amazing job taking down the underbrush and the trees. Left a park like finish of mulched base. Would highly recommend for any forestry mulching service if you want minimal clean-up for yourself afterwards.

I recommend VA forestry mulching professional. The work is neat, and clean. Kevin is a nice person. He did exactly what I was looking for in my property

"We contacted Kevin from VA Forestry Mulching – Excavating, for an estimate to clear our overgrown wooded growth beneath our trees, so we could get our views of the lake back. He walked our entire area with us and thoroughly discussed what he would exactly do. His communication was excellent. He truly cares about doing what is right and best for his customers and the environment.
 
We had gotten several estimates from other companies, and the communication with those companies was severely lacking. Kevin’s quote was less than half the price and his work also encompassed cleaning and clearing up significantly more area than what we were quoted from the others.
 
While he was working, he stopped several times to confirm he cleared exactly what we had requested. He also mulched up a large pile of cut branches that we were in the process of disposing of, that was not quoted in our estimate.
 
Kevin was very polite, professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Our experience working with him highly exceeded our expectations. He went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied.
 
We highly recommend him and would absolutely use him again. The final result is awesome and it is great to have our views back. We wish these photos truly showed how great a job he did for us."

"I was extremely pleased with Kevin at VA Forestry Mulching and Excavating. He came out promptly to provide an estimate and offered valuable advice on my property. Kevin was very knowledgeable about zoning restrictions and explained how the grading of my land could impact water retention information that was important before removing trees.
 
The level of communication throughout the process was outstanding. Kevin made it clear what was being done and why, and at no point was I uncertain about his process or timeline for completing the work we discussed.
 
The final result was excellent. He was punctual, respectful of my property and my neighbor’s property line, and even went above and beyond by completing some additional work since the original scope was finished ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Kevin for anyone needing forestry mulching or excavating services."

"There are many forest mulching contractors out there. Save yourself a headache and hire Kevin with Virginia Forestry Mulching & Excavating. Our project was small but these folks have enough modern equipment to handle even the largest job! Kevin is a genuine gentleman and a joy to work with."

"I recently hired Kevin to Forest mulch, my heavily overgrown, 5 acres in Lancaster, Virginia.
 
I couldn’t be more pleased with the results!!! Kevin‘s professionalism and knowledge in forestry and willingness to explain the different options to best complete the project was greatly appreciated. Kevin also re-graded my gravel driveway to the proper grade. Fixing the Substandard job by a previous contractor. Kevin has tremendous skill and I recommend him highly!"

"My husband and I researched forestry mulching companies for our property in the Eastern Shore of Virginia. From the moment we reached out to Kevin, he was professional, responsive, and informative! He walked us through the entire process and was more than willing to answer any questions. Kevin went above and beyond our initial request! I couldn’t recommend Kevin enough for any clearing or forestry mulching needs! He was a delight to work with!"

"Kevin did an amazing job mulching brush and woodlands. The property looks like a park and everyone that sees it comments on the remarkable transformation. He is thorough, meticulous and the best I could have hoped for. It gives me great pleasure to recommend him. He is an artist when it comes to forestry mulching"

"This is a stellar company. Kevin transformed our property into a park-like setting. He is a master of his trade and a highly ethical human being. I cannot praise him enough. Over the years I’ve had several neighbors who have thinned out their woods and none have received the finished product that Kevin delivered."

"Kevin was a pleasure to work with. I was particularly impressed by how he discussed my goals with me before starting work to be sure he was doing just what I wanted.
 
Tom"

"Very impressed with the mulching process as a lot of over growth and even fallen trees being gone. Wish i could get more of my land done as i can’t recommend Kevin and his buisness enough. Pricing was also ideal as i had a couple quotes and this was best quote! Very excited with the new look and clearing of my land!"

"Kevin did what he said he would and it looks great. He was on time and his price was what he said it would be. Seemed to work with ease on my difficult land. Will use again if needed."

"Kevin with VA Forestry Mulching & Excavation did an exceptional job with helping us gain access to our land, clear an opening, and dispose of old junk laying on the property. He is very experienced and knowledgeable, and worked diligently to complete as much work as possible during the contracted four days.
 
Additionally, he also took the time to view the land in person and listening to our plans before giving us a quote.
 
Lastly, he took the time to preserve mature, healthy, indigenous trees and to create scenic areas throughout the path. I am very pleased with the end result!"

"Kevin was excellent to work with. Great communicator, showed up when he said he would, completed the job when he said he would and his estimate was accurate. Truly night and day from our last experience with land clearing. He also did a phenomenal job. Our backyard turned out just the way we wanted/ pictured. I recommend him 100% and will call him again if we need to clear any more trees."

"Kevin was professional from the start to finish. You can see how he cares by not only his knowledge and undeestanding but the way he left the property. Thanks for making the process so easy and making our new property look amazing."

"Kevin did an excellent job on our backyard. He cleared and mulched up the trees really well and made sure everything was left with a clean, smooth slope. His attention to detail really stood out, and he took the time to make sure the work was done right. On top of that, his pricing was the best compared to others we looked at. Professional, reliable, and great quality work—I highly recommend VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating."

"I recently worked with Kevin at Virginia Forestry Mulching & Excavating and couldn't be more impressed with the results. Kevin is a true professional—he arrived on time, was easy to communicate with, and handled the project with incredible precision.
 
The equipment he uses is top-tier, and it’s clear he has a deep understanding of land management. He transformed a heavily overgrown area into a clean, usable space much faster than I expected, and at a very fair price compared to other quotes I received. If you're looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done right, I highly recommend Kevin."

"Kevin was trustworthy and extremely hard working. He was able to take what I told him I wanted and ran with it. He cleared an awesome 1 mile trail on my land and also did selective clearing to give my hardwoods a more bountiful life.
 
Highly recommend and he'll be the only call I'll make with future projects."

"I have to say this was an outstanding experience!! Kevin was a true artist when it came to the forestry mulching that we did, and while it took one extra day to complete the work it was totally worth it!! My wife and I were so very pleased that we are already planning our next job for Kevin and VFME!!"

"Outstanding Performance thank you. Highly recommended"

"I had a great experience with Kevin. He worked hard to make sure everything was done exactly the way I wanted. He was professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Virginia Forestry Mulching & Excavating, and I definitely plan to use them again in the future!"

"Kevin was meticulous regarding trees. Invasive needed to go, decent trees were kept. He was prompt, professional and did a fantastic job. It’s a dramatic improvement for our backyard! Thanks Kevin! Highly recommend!"

"On time. On target. On task. Kevin delivered as discussed. He was super clear and responsive to my needs. A seemingly straightforward task to cut about one mile of weaving, curving and diverse trail head through my property to be used for family recreation and exercise, Kevin exceeded my expectations. Well done. The strongest endorsement and highly recommend. I’ll hire him again when next requirement appears."

"I cant recommend VFME enough! From the start Kevin was great to work with. We walked the property and I told him what im looking for and he delivered an 11/10. Our 6 acre property was overgrown heavy woods, you could barely walk through it. We are building a home and we wanted mature trees and the wooded homesite, but with room for the kids to play. See pictures for what he delivered - it is picture perfect now and I wouldn't change a thing. And he didn't miss anything! It’s so clean looking like a park. And Kevin was great to work with and communicated great throughout the process and always took time to explain the whole process to me and listened to any preferences I asked!
 
There's only one "before" picture because I could only see about 10 ft in front of me anywhere on the property. And the afters are immaculate!"

"Kevin did an absolutely amazing job on our property! We had about 2 acres of dense woods to clear and received several quotes for cleaning from other companies.
 
Luckily, Kevin was able to fit us into his schedule and as soon as we met and went over the property and what we were looking for, I could tell immediately he was a professional that cares about his work and the environment.
 
We originally wanted to clear a full acre but after talking to kevin we decided it was better to leave the larger trees and make that part of our property accessible.
 
Even with several equipment delivery issues beyond his control, he finished the job on time and did such a great job that we decided to add an extra day of work to clear out the rest of our property.
 
Communication was great and the results were immaculate! Can’t thank Kevin enough for the great work he did at an incredibly reasonable price!"

"Kevin did an excellent job clearing my 40 acre equestrian estate from overgrowth. The property badly needed to have semi-mature trees, brush, bushes, and brambles cleared to reestablish function and clear site lines. He was detailed in his work and was able to accomplish the full scope in the 10 day period he originally estimated. I highly recommend he for any forestry mulching work."