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Where we work in Caroline County

We work across the whole county, including:


  • Along the Rappahannock: Port Royal and the river farms nearby

  • Northern Caroline: Woodford and the land around it

  • Central and southern Caroline: Bowling Green, Milford, Ladysmith and Ruther Glen


We also work in the neighboring counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania and King George.


Don't see your town? We work all across Virginia, including the Eastern Shore. See all of our service areas or call 540-408-2114.

Our services in Caroline County
  • Forestry mulching: one machine cuts and grinds brush and small trees in place and spreads it back over the ground as mulch.

  • Invasive species removal: clearing autumn olive, tree of heaven, Bradford pear, multiflora rose, kudzu and other invasives from fields and woods.

  • Land clearing: traditional clearing down to clean ground, with stumps and roots pulled, for a new home, barn, arena or driveway.

  • Tree removal: large, dead and hazardous trees, trees near homes and storm cleanup, with our own tree crews and climbers.

  • Excavating and erosion and sediment control: ponds, driveways, farm roads, culverts, drainage and grading, plus the silt fence and other controls your plan calls for.

Invasive plants in Caroline County

Autumn olive, tree of heaven, Bradford pear, multiflora rose and kudzu take over fields, lot edges and the woods along roads and streams. Forestry mulching clears them quickly and leaves a layer of mulch that protects the soil, which is a good start for food plots and replanting.


The spotted lanternfly is here too. Caroline County is one of the counties where reporting is no longer required, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Tree of heaven is its favorite host, and Virginia lists it as a noxious weed, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension. Our Spotted Lanternfly page shows how to spot and control it.


We clear almost all invasives without chemicals. Tree of heaven is the one exception, and our Invasive Species Removal page explains why and what to do about it.

Permits and Chesapeake Bay rules in Caroline County
  • 2,500 square feet or more: Caroline County's erosion and sediment control ordinance covers land disturbance of 2,500 square feet or more, and work in a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area is also subject to the county's Chesapeake Bay rules, according to the county's ordinance.

  • Stream buffers: a buffer at least 100 feet wide is required along wetlands and streams that flow year-round, according to Caroline County. No land disturbance in that protected area is allowed without review and approval from the Planning Director, according to the county's site plan packet.


During the estimate, we'll let you know what the law says for your property. The property owner is responsible for getting any permit or plan that's needed, and we install the silt fence and other controls it calls for.

Reviews from our customers nearby

"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." —Z. Mckissick, Spotsylvania County, VA


"The owner was polite, professional and fair." —C. Walter, King George, VA


You can read all 53 of our reviews on Google.

Questions Caroline County landowners ask

Can you clear hunting land and put in food plots? Yes. We can open up shooting lanes and trails, and clear and prepare ground for food plots.


Can you bring back an overgrown field? Yes. We mulch the brush, cedars and invasive shrubs that have moved in and leave the good trees standing.


Do I have to burn the brush? No. Forestry mulching leaves no brush piles, so there's nothing to burn or haul. That also means no waiting on Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law, which limits outdoor burning from February 15 to April 30, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry.


How long does a job take? It always comes back to the site conditions: how dense the forest is, the size of the trees, the slope and ground, access and the weather. A common rule of thumb in the industry is about an acre a day. Production mulching, where the goal is clearing the land as quickly as possible, is the fastest. A park-like setting, where we keep selected trees and leave a cleaner, more detailed finish, takes additional time. We'll walk your property and give you an estimated timeline along with your written price.


What does it cost? Every property is different, so we price each job after walking it. The price depends on how thick the brush is, the size of the trees, slope, access and total acreage. You'll get a written price before any work starts.


Call 540-408-2114 (7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week) or use our contact form for a free on-site estimate.

Rated 5.0 stars from 53 Google reviews.


Caroline County is big, rural land, with farms, hunting land and wooded acreage running down to the Rappahannock River. Kevin, the owner, brings 20 years of experience in land development to every job. We reclaim overgrown fields, open up hunting land and trails, put in food plots, clear invasive plants and get land ready for a new home.


Kevin walks every property and gives the estimate himself. Wherever it's possible, we prefer forestry mulching, because it's the most environmentally friendly option, and we'll recommend the right method for your land.


Call 540-408-2114 for a free on-site estimate.

Caroline County

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