Access Your Land.
Finally.
Professional trail clearing for hunters, ranchers, and landowners who are tired of bushwhacking to their own property.
Forestry mulching clears trails without soil disturbance. Stumps ground flush. Every stick mulched on-site. GPS pins dropped at entry points.
Serving rural landowners, hunting clubs, ranches, and estates across Central Florida
The Florida Landowner's Dilemma
You bought land. Maybe 10 acres. Maybe 100. Now you can't walk 50 feet without getting scratched, stuck, or lost. Welcome to Florida.
The Palmetto Problem
Saw palmetto is Florida's gatekeep. Waist-high, razor-sharp fronds covering every inch of ground. You can't walk through it. You can't see through it. And it grows back faster than you can machete it.
The Pine Thicket
Slash pines seed prolifically. What was open pasture 10 years ago is now a dense thicket of 4-8" diameter pines packed so tight you can't drive a UTV between them. Every tree is another obstacle.
The Hidden Hazards
Stumps that grab your ankle. Vines that catch your neck. Holes you can't see until you're in them. Without clear trails, every walk on your own property is an adventure - the bad kind.
What You Actually Get
Not just a path hacked through brush. A finished trail you can actually use - for years, not weeks.
Consistent 8-12 Foot Width
No pinch points. No squeezing through.
Width Options:
- • 6 ft: Walking trails, hunting paths to stands
- • 8 ft: Single ATV/UTV, horse with rider
- • 10-12 ft: Two horses passing, side-by-side with room
- • 16-20 ft: Equipment access, tractor paths
- • 20-40 ft: Firebreaks, equipment staging areas
Why Width Matters:
A trail that starts at 10 feet and narrows to 4 feet isn't usable with a UTV. You'll turn around, find another route, or scratch up your machine.
We maintain consistent width the entire length. If we quote 10 feet, it's 10 feet from start to finish.
Stumps Ground Flush or Below Grade
Safe for hooves, tires, and ankles.
The Stump Problem:
Chain saw crews cut trees at ground level. Leaves a 2-4" stump that:
- • Catches UTV skid plates and undercarriage
- • Trips horses (dangerous at speed)
- • Destroys mower decks and blades
- • Punches trailer tires when backing
- • Catches your boot when you're not looking
Our Solution:
Forestry mulcher grinds stumps 2-4 inches below grade. The remaining root mass is below the soil surface and decomposes over time.
Result: You can drive a trailer down the trail at 20 mph and not worry about catching a stump. Walk it barefoot if you want.
Everything Mulched On-Site
Nothing to burn. Nothing to haul. Nothing to look at.
Traditional Clearing Problems:
- • Burn piles: Fire risk, permit required, smoke complaints, days of babysitting
- • Hauling debris: Dump fees, truck loads, time, mess
- • Windrows: Ugly piles along trail edges, snake habitat, fire hazard
- • Soil disturbance: Bulldozer pushing creates ruts, erosion, exposed roots
Forestry Mulching Advantage:
Every tree, stump, vine, and branch is ground into fine mulch right where it stands. The organic matter:
- • Returns nutrients to soil as it decomposes
- • Prevents erosion on trail surface
- • Suppresses initial regrowth (buys time)
- • Disappears visually within weeks
GPS Pins at Entry Points
Find your own trail six months from now.
The Navigation Problem:
You clear a beautiful trail to your back property line. Six months later you're standing at the fence trying to remember which gap in the trees is your trailhead.
Or worse: you're trying to describe to a friend where to enter your hunting lease. "Turn left at the big oak" doesn't work when there are 500 big oaks.
Our Documentation:
- • GPS coordinates dropped at every trailhead
- • Major turns marked with pins
- • Intersections documented for navigation
- • Destinations (food plots, stands, boundaries) pinned
- • Delivery method: Text or email with clickable map links
Share coordinates with hunting buddies, property managers, or emergency services if needed.
Trail Types & Applications
Different needs require different trail specifications. Here's what we build for each use case.
Hunting Access Trails
Get to your stand without announcing your presence to every deer within a mile.
Pro tip: Plan approach trails from downwind direction of stands. We can route trails to keep prevailing winds in your favor.
Horse & Riding Trails
Safe footing and clearance for horse and rider through your property.
Safety note: We remove low-hanging branches that could knock a rider. Stumps ground below grade so hooves don't catch at speed.
ATV & UTV Trails
Get your Polaris, Can-Am, or Kubota to the back of your property without body damage.
Clearance: We account for UTV skid plates. No stumps higher than 2" below grade means no undercarriage damage even at speed.
Equipment Access Roads
Get tractors, excavators, or trucks to remote areas of your property for work projects.
One-time vs permanent: Equipment roads can be temporary (access for a project) or permanent (ongoing timber/ranch operations).
Firebreaks
Protect your property and structures from wildfire with properly maintained breaks.
Insurance note: Some rural property insurers require or discount for maintained firebreaks around structures.
Property Boundary Trails
Walk your property lines. Know where your land starts and stops.
Trespass prevention: A visible, maintained boundary makes it clear where your property begins. Harder to claim "I didn't know" when there's a clear line.
Our 6-Step Process
From first contact to finished trail, here's exactly what happens.
Aerial Assessment & Route Planning
We review satellite imagery of your property to understand terrain, vegetation density, and natural features. Based on your goals (access to specific areas, loop trails, firebreak placement), we draft preliminary route options.
On-Site Survey & Marking
We walk the proposed routes with you on-site. You show us exactly where you need to go. We mark the trail centerline with flagging tape, identify any obstacles requiring special attention, and confirm final trail width and specifications. This is when we finalize the quote.
Forestry Mulcher Clearing
Our CAT 299D3 with forestry mulcher head follows the marked route. All trees, brush, vines, and undergrowth are ground into mulch in a single pass. Stumps are ground flush or below grade. This is where the magic happens.
Edge Cleanup & Widening
Second pass to clean up trail edges, ensure consistent width throughout, and remove any remaining obstacles. We create natural-looking edges that blend with surrounding vegetation rather than harsh cut lines.
GPS Documentation
We drop GPS pins at all entry points, major turns, and intersections. Coordinates are recorded and sent to you via text or email with clickable Google Maps links. You'll be able to navigate to your trailhead from anywhere.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the completed trail with you to verify all specifications are met. Any remaining concerns are addressed on the spot. We provide maintenance recommendations and a realistic timeline for when you'll need upkeep based on vegetation type.
Equipment We Use
CAT 299D3 Compact Track Loader
Our primary machine for trail clearing. This isn't a bulldozer that tears up the ground. It's a precision tool that clears vegetation while leaving the soil intact.
- • Weight: 11,000 lbs (light enough to not destroy your trails)
- • Track width: 18" wide tracks distribute weight, minimize ground pressure
- • Power: 110 HP - handles trees up to 12" diameter
- • Maneuverability: Tight turns, can navigate existing trees to preserve
Forestry Mulcher Head
The attachment that does the actual work. A drum with carbide teeth spinning at high RPM that grinds everything in its path.
- • Cutting width: 72" (6 feet) per pass
- • Capacity: Trees up to 8-10" in a single pass, 12"+ with multiple passes
- • Stump grinding: 4-6" below grade in same pass
- • Mulch output: 2-4" layer of fine organic material
Why Forestry Mulching vs. Traditional Clearing?
vs. Bulldozer
Bulldozers push over trees and scrape topsoil. Creates ruts, exposes roots, causes erosion. Requires separate stump grinding. Leaves debris piles to burn or haul.
vs. Chain Saw Crew
Chain saws cut trees at ground level, leaving stumps. Brush must be piled and burned. Much slower for large areas. Stumps require separate grinding pass.
vs. Excavator
Excavators pull trees out by roots - effective but destructive. Leaves holes, disturbs soil, creates debris piles. Overkill for trail clearing.
How Pricing Works
We charge by the inch-acre - a measurement that accounts for what we're actually cutting, not just how far we walk.
Why Inch-Acre Pricing?
A mile through open pasture with scattered brush takes 2 hours. A mile through dense palmetto and 6" pines takes 8 hours. Same distance. 4x the work.
Charging by the mile would either overcharge easy jobs or undercharge hard ones. Inch-acre pricing means you pay for what's actually being cut.
Light Vegetation
$2,500-$4,000
per mile
- • Grass and light brush
- • Scattered palmetto
- • Few trees under 4"
Medium Vegetation
$4,000-$7,000
per mile
- • Dense palmetto stands
- • Mixed brush and vines
- • Scattered 4-8" pines
Heavy Vegetation
$7,000-$12,000
per mile
- • Dense pine thickets
- • Heavy hardwood mix
- • Trees 6-12" diameter
You'll get a fixed number before we touch your property.
That number doesn't change when we "find something unexpected."
We show you the math. You'll know exactly what you're paying for - and why that number isn't lower.
Trail Maintenance
The Florida Reality
In Florida's climate, vegetation doesn't stay cleared. Palmetto regrows. Pine saplings sprout. Vines creep in from edges. Plan for maintenance from day one.
Maintenance Timeline by Vegetation Type:
Palmetto-Dominated
12-18 months until regrowth blocks trail
Aggressive regrowth from root systems. Annual maintenance recommended.
Pine/Hardwood Mix
18-24 months until seedlings reach problem height
Seeds sprout first year, reach 3-4 ft by year two. Bi-annual maintenance.
Open Pasture/Light Brush
24-36 months before significant woody growth
Can often be maintained with bush hog or mower. Less intensive.
Maintenance Cost Expectations:
Maintenance passes are typically 30-50% of original clearing cost because:
- • Vegetation is smaller/lighter than original
- • Trail route is already established
- • No surveying or marking needed
- • Faster production rate
Maintenance Program
Ask about our annual maintenance agreements. Scheduled maintenance prevents trails from becoming impassable and keeps costs predictable.
Common Questions
How wide are the trails you clear?
Standard trail width is 8-12 feet - wide enough for side-by-sides, tractors, or two horses passing. We can go narrower (6 ft for foot traffic) or wider (16-20 ft for equipment access). You decide the width based on your intended use.
What happens to the stumps?
Stumps are ground 2-4 inches below grade. No tripping hazards, no flat tires, no "watch your step." Safe for any vehicle, horse, or person walking without watching every step.
Do you haul away the debris?
No hauling needed. Every stick, stump, and vine is mulched into the soil on-site. Nothing to burn. Nothing to haul. The mulch layer prevents erosion and decomposes naturally.
How do you price trail clearing?
We charge by the inch-acre - a measurement that accounts for vegetation density, not just distance. Light brush costs less than dense pine thickets because it's less work. You get a fixed price before we start, and that number doesn't change.
How do I find my trail after you leave?
GPS pins are dropped at entry points and major turns - sent straight to your phone via text or email with clickable Google Maps links. Find your trail six months from now without guessing.
How long does it take?
Production depends on vegetation: light brush 1-2 miles/day, medium vegetation 0.5-1 mile/day, heavy timber 0.25-0.5 miles/day. Most residential trail systems (2-5 miles) complete in 3-7 days.
Can you work in wet areas or near wetlands?
Forestry mulching is low-impact compared to bulldozers - no soil disturbance, no ruts. We can often work in areas where traditional methods would cause damage. For trails near jurisdictional wetlands, we route around sensitive areas.
Do you work on hunting leases?
Yes. Common hunting lease projects include: access trails to stands, perimeter trails for boundary walks, connector trails between food plots, and ATV paths for deer retrieval. We work directly with lease holders or coordinate with landowners.
How often do trails need maintenance?
In Florida's climate, expect annual or bi-annual maintenance. Palmetto regrows aggressively. Pine saplings sprout. Vines creep in. Budget for light maintenance mulching every 12-24 months. Maintenance passes are typically 30-50% of original cost.
What's the difference between a trail and a firebreak?
Trails are for access (8-12 ft wide). Firebreaks are for fire protection (20-40 ft wide) and cleared more aggressively. Many landowners install perimeter firebreaks with interior access trails connecting to them. Trails can double as narrow firebreaks.
Next Step
Send us your property address.
We'll pull the parcel, check the aerials, and tell you in 24 hours if it makes sense to talk further.
✓No "free estimates" that eat your Saturday
✓No salespeople
✓No pressure
Just information - then you decide.
Ready to Access Your Land?
Send us your property address. We'll have an answer in 24 hours.
Serving landowners across Central Florida: Orlando, Ocala, Daytona Beach, Okeechobee, and all surrounding rural areas