East Texas Land ClearingPiney Woods & Hardwood Country

Yes. East Texas has pine forests and hardwoods rather than the cedar/mesquite of Central and South Texas. The higher rainfall creates denser vegetation and faster regrowth. Clay soils can affect equipment access during wet periods. Invasive species like privet and Chinese tallow require herbicide treatment for effective control. Approach and pricing differ from typical Texas brush clearing.

East Texas land clearing typically costs $1,800-$5,000 per acre. Light understory (yaupon, privet): $1,800-$2,800/acre. Mixed vegetation: $2,500-$4,000/acre. Dense young pines or thick undergrowth: $3,500-$5,000/acre. Selective clearing that preserves large trees: $3,000-$5,000/acre. The dense vegetation and clay soils can increase time compared to dryer areas.

Absolutely. Selective clearing is common in East Texas. Many property owners want to keep mature pines or hardwoods for shade and timber value while removing understory brush. Mark the trees you want preserved, and we'll carefully clear around them. We can also remove small pines while keeping large ones, or thin the stand to promote growth of remaining trees.

Potentially. Large, straight loblolly and shortleaf pines can have significant timber value. If you're clearing a large area with mature pines, it may be worth getting a timber cruiser to evaluate. For smaller projects or younger pines, the timber value usually doesn't justify the logging operation. We can advise based on what we see on your property.

These invasive species require more than just cutting or mulching - they resprout aggressively. For effective control, we combine forestry mulching with herbicide stump treatment or follow-up foliar spray. Plan for a maintenance treatment 6-12 months after initial clearing to address regrowth. Without chemical treatment, expect these species to return.

Fall through early spring is often best. The drier conditions make equipment access easier on clay soils. Vegetation is less active, and regrowth pressure is lower. Summer clearing works but hot, humid conditions and afternoon thunderstorms can slow progress. Avoid clearing during extremely wet periods when soils are saturated.