Forestry Mulching & Pasture Reclamation in Stephenville & Erath County

Land clearing in Stephenville: what the ground is like

Erath County changes as you move across it. The Paluxy country northeast of Stephenville and the Bosque valley through and southeast of town include a mix of open pasture, wooded ground, and hillier terrain. Cedar and juniper can get thick on the hills, while mesquite often spreads across flatter ground and old fields. Along Highway 281 and Highway 377, brush can also build up along long fence lines and spread into open pasture. As cedar, mesquite, and other woody vegetation take over more ground, the amount of open acreage available for grazing can shrink. Forestry mulching can remove years of woody growth while leaving the material as a chip layer that can help protect the soil and retain moisture. With normal rainfall, native and improved grasses often begin coming back, although recovery time varies by property.

Stephenville’s horse and recreational properties can have different clearing needs too — from trail cutting and opening up overgrown acreage to clearing around barns and preparing a homesite on acreage.

Common clearing needs around Stephenville

• Pasture and hay-meadow reclamation on cattle and dairy operations
• Fence-line clearing on long ranch fences along 281 and 377
• Cedar thinning on the Paluxy and Bosque hills for grazing and habitat
• Homesite clearing on acreage near Stephenville and Bluff Dale
• Brush hogging and maintenance on previously cleared ground

Nearby communities we also serve

Dublin · Lingleville · Morgan Mill · Bluff Dale · Huckabay · Lipan · Granbury · Glen Rose