Pasture Reclamation in East Central Indiana

Ridgeline Corridor Services reclaims overgrown pasture and idle field ground across east central Indiana and west central Ohio. We use a forestry mulcher to grind multiflora rose, autumn olive, cedar, thorn trees, and saplings into mulch where they stand, so the ground is opened back up with no burn piles and nothing hauled off.

Pasture that goes a few years without mowing or grazing does not stay pasture. Thorns and saplings come in from the fence rows, the brush shades out the grass, and the usable acres shrink every season. Mechanical clearing gets those acres back in one pass.

Owner-operated, fully insured, and OSHA 30 certified. Hayes runs the machine on every job, from the walkthrough to the final pass.

What Pasture Reclamation Covers

Idle pasture grown up in multiflora rose, autumn olive, and briars. See invasive brush removal for more on those.
Cedar, honey locust, and other volunteer trees up to 12 inches in diameter.
Fence lines being cleared ahead of new fence.
Field edges and corners that have crept in on crop ground.
Lanes, gates, and water access closed in by brush.

How Pasture Reclamation Works

We walk the ground with you first. That is where the scope gets set: what you want the ground back for, where the fence, water lines, and tile are, and which trees stay for shade. You get a firm written price before we book a date.

Then one machine does the work in one pass. The mulching head grinds brush and trees up to 9 inches in diameter, and a tree shear attachment handles trees up to 12 inches. Forestry mulching cuts brush off at the ground and leaves the roots and soil in place, which is what most grazing ground needs. If you need stumps and roots out for hay ground or tillage, that is land clearing, and we scope the job that way.

Will the brush come back after pasture is cleared?

Some will. Multiflora rose, autumn olive, and most thorn trees resprout from the roots after they are cut. Regular mowing or grazing keeps regrowth down once the ground is open, and Hayes does regrowth follow-up himself where it is needed.

When is the best time to reclaim overgrown pasture?

Late fall through winter, or a dry stretch in summer. Firm ground carries the machine without rutting, and with the leaves down it is easier to see fence wire, old posts, and what is worth keeping. Clearing in winter also has the ground open before spring growth.

Pasture Reclamation Questions

How soon can livestock go back on reclaimed pasture?

That depends on how much grass is left under the brush and whether the ground needs reseeding. We look at that with you on the walkthrough, and your county extension office or Soil and Water Conservation District can give you a seeding recommendation for your ground.

How big of a tree can you clear out of a pasture?

Our mulching head handles brush and trees up to 9 inches in diameter. For larger stems, a tree shear attachment cuts trees up to 12 inches.

Do I have to burn or haul brush after pasture reclamation?

No. Everything is ground into mulch and left in place, so there are no brush piles to burn and no debris to haul.

How much does pasture reclamation cost?

It depends on the acreage, how dense the brush is, and the terrain, so every job is priced in person. Estimates are free. Call or text (765) 305-5239 to set up a walkthrough.

Where does Ridgeline Corridor Services reclaim pasture?

Ridgeline Corridor Services is based in Winchester, Indiana, and works in Randolph, Wayne, Henry, Delaware, Jay, Blackford, and Fayette counties in Indiana and Darke, Preble, Mercer, and Butler counties in Ohio.

Get a Free On-Site Estimate

Call or text (765) 305-5239, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. We look at every job in person before quoting it. See our full service area for the towns and counties we cover.

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