Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing in North Texas
Forestry mulching is a land clearing method that grinds standing brush, cedar, mesquite, and small trees into mulch in a single pass. Instead of pushing everything into piles and burning it, a mulching head mounted on a tracked skid steer chews the growth down at ground level and leaves the shredded material spread across the soil. The result is usable ground — pasture, trails, fence lines, homesites, and hunting lanes — without burn piles, hauling costs, or a season of exposed dirt waiting to erode.
For North Texas landowners, that matters. Cedar and mesquite invasion steals grazing acres, hides fence lines, and drains stock tanks. Dozer work leaves compacted soil and piles that take years to decay. Mulching keeps the nutrients on your property, protects the topsoil, and can often be done in one pass, with the machine working around the trees and features you want to keep.
What We Clear
Cedar & Juniper
Dense cedar thickets that choke out grass and hog water are ground down and left as mulch, opening the ground back up for pasture.
Mesquite
Mesquite regrowth and small trees are cut at the root zone with a mulching head, so you are not left with cut stumps across the field.
Fence Lines & Right-of-Ways
Overgrown fence rows, senderos, and utility easements cleared back to a clean, walkable line you can actually maintain.
Underbrush & Regrowth
Greenbrier, yaupon, huisache, and mixed hardwood understory knocked back so mature trees you want to keep stay standing.
What Affects the Cost of a Job
There is no single per-acre rate that is honest across every property. Four things drive the price of a mulching job, and we quote each one individually after seeing your land or reviewing your photos.
Acreage
Small acreage is priced differently than broad pasture; larger jobs spread equipment and travel time across more ground.
Brush Density
Light regrowth mulches quickly. Thick, mature cedar or heavy mesquite takes far more machine hours per acre.
Terrain & Access
Slopes, creek bottoms, soft ground, and narrow gates change how — and how fast — the machine can work.
Distance From Chico
Jobs inside a 50-mile radius of Chico, TX carry no travel fee. Beyond that, a haul fee is quoted up front.
Where We Work
CAG Land & Cattle, LLC is based in Chico, Texas and serves a 50-mile radius with no travel fee, covering Wise, Jack, Montague, Parker, and the surrounding North Texas counties. Properties further out are still welcome; we simply quote the haul distance up front so there are no surprises. We run our own John Deere 333P with a mulching head, we are fully insured, and the person who quotes your job is the person who runs it.
Common Questions
Does forestry mulching leave piles to burn?
No. The brush is ground into mulch and left in place, so there are no burn piles, no hauling, and no bare dirt left to wash away.
Can I keep the trees I want?
Yes. Mulching is selective. We work around mature hardwoods, pecan, oak, and shade trees while clearing the understory around them.
How soon can I use the ground after mulching?
The mulch layer breaks down over time and releases nutrients. Most landowners are walking, driving, or grazing the ground quickly after the work is finished.
Do you work small properties?
Yes. Homesites, hunting tracts, fence lines, driveways, and small acreage are all normal work for us, not just large ranches.