Brush Clearing Across Central Ohio

Brush clearing is one of the most common jobs we do — and one of the most satisfying. There's something about recovering a fence line that's been swallowed by honeysuckle for fifteen years, or opening up a field that got away from someone, that makes a visible difference in a single day.

We use tracked forestry mulching equipment for brush clearing. It handles dense shrubs, invasive species, briars, saplings, and woody growth that a bush hog or skid steer attachment would choke on. The material gets ground in place — no hauling, no burning — and what's left is a clean mulch layer that breaks down and improves the soil.

For most brush clearing jobs in Licking, Muskingum, Knox, and Fairfield counties, the tracked mulcher is the right tool. It handles varied terrain, doesn't rut soft ground the way wheeled equipment does, and processes dense invasive stands like solid honeysuckle or multiflora rose that would take weeks to clear by hand.

Ohio farm fence line before and after brush clearing showing dense overgrowth on left and cleared right of way on right

Common Brush Clearing Jobs We Handle

  • Farm and property fence lines overgrown with honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and briars
  • Field edges and hedgerows taken over by woody brush
  • Overgrown ditches and drainage corridors
  • Power line and utility right-of-way clearing
  • Property perimeter clearing for visibility and access
  • Brushy areas being converted to lawn or pasture
  • Vacant lots with dense brush and scrub growth
  • Rural properties where brush has encroached on open land

Fence Line Clearing

Fence line clearing is a specific type of brush clearing we do a lot of in this region. Rural properties across Licking and Knox counties have miles of fence line between them, and a fence that hasn't been maintained for five or ten years is usually buried under a wall of honeysuckle, multiflora rose, and young trees.

Clearing it by hand takes weeks. With the mulcher, we can run a fence line efficiently — clearing both sides of the fence, leaving the posts and wire intact, and grinding the brush down to ground level in a single pass. The fence becomes functional again. The mulch layer suppresses regrowth for a season or two.

"We did a fence line job outside Utica last summer — about 600 linear feet of old wire fence that had been swallowed by honeysuckle. The owner couldn't even find the fence posts in some sections. We cleared it out, he found all the posts were still in good shape, and he could finally see his property line again. That was a good day's work."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does brush clearing cost?

Brush clearing typically runs $150 to $400 per hour or $1,500 to $3,500 per acre depending on density. Fence line clearing is $3 to $8 per linear foot. We provide a written quote after walking the property.

Will it damage my fence?

We work carefully around existing fence posts and wire. In most cases the fence comes through intact — that's the point. We ask you to flag any posts that are loose or leaning so we can avoid putting pressure on them.

How long does brush clearing last?

The mulch layer suppresses regrowth for one to two seasons. Invasive species like honeysuckle will resprout from roots — follow-up spot treatment keeps it from coming back. Open fields require periodic maintenance to prevent woody encroachment.

Can you clear along a ditch or wet area?

Our tracked machine handles soft and wet ground better than wheeled equipment. For work directly in or adjacent to a designated wetland or waterway, permit requirements may apply — we'll flag that at the estimate if it's a concern.