Frequently Asked Questions

Every job is priced on its own. The main things are the number of acres and the operating costs of getting the job done. Send a few photos and tell us where the land is through the quote form, and Jim will look at the property and give you a price on-site.

We work for homeowners as well as farms and ranches. Send a photo and a rough size, and Jim will tell you if it's a fit.

Sometimes. Federal conservation programs, and some state ones, can pay part of the cost of clearing brush and cedar on farm, ranch and forest land, but only if you apply and are approved before any work starts. Our cost-share guide explains how it works in each of our four states.

The brush and trees you wanted gone are ground into mulch and spread over the area. Stumps are mulched to ground level or below. The soil stays covered and the roots stay in place. The trees you asked us to keep are still standing. There's nothing to haul away. See a drawing of it.

They're mulched along with the trees, to ground level or below. No stumps are left sticking up above the ground.

With forestry mulching there's nothing to haul. The brush and trees become the mulch on the ground. If there's other debris out there, like old fencing, tin or tires in the brush, tell us before we start.

Yes. Mark them with flagging tape or point them out when we talk, and we'll work around them.

That depends on the tree and the ground around it. Tell us about the biggest trees in the area or send a photo with something in it for scale. Jim will let you know.

Any heavy machine leaves some marks, and wet ground is where ruts happen. If the machine has to cross your yard to reach the brush, tell us where it can get in and what's buried under the grass.

Forestry mulching can be performed year-round.

It depends on how thick it is, how big the trees are and the lay of the land. We'll give you an idea of how long it should take when we price the job.

A few things make the job go smoother:

• Mark the trees you want to keep with flagging tape.
• Know where your property lines are if the work is near them. If you're not sure, a surveyor can mark them.
• Tell us about buried lines, septic systems, wells and old wire or metal in the brush.
• Move livestock out of the work area, and open the gates we'll need.

Yes. A mulching head works right at ground level and can catch a shallow line. Before work starts, utility lines need to be marked through 811, the free national call-before-you-dig service. We'll work out with you who makes that call. Tell us about your own lines and anything else buried, like a septic system, water lines or a well. Our quote form asks about them.

It depends on where the property is. If it's within city limits or has HOA rules, check the local requirements before work starts. Some cities and homeowners associations have rules about removing trees. Forestry mulching generally minimizes soil disturbance, because it doesn't involve excavation or grading.

In Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas, within about 150 miles of Nevada, Missouri. See our service area for the regions and towns. If you're near the edge, ask.

Jim Butler, one of the owners. Call or text him at 417-389-1016 or email jim@terratechlandsolutions.com.