Cedar Removal Marble Falls TXBurnet County & Highland Lakes Specialists

Cedar removal in the Marble Falls area typically costs $1,800–$4,500 per acre using forestry mulching, depending on density and terrain. Light cedar runs $1,800–$2,800/acre, while dense lakeside or steep rocky brakes can reach $3,500–$5,500/acre. Most Burnet County properties fall in the $2,200–$3,500 range. We provide a free on-site quote before work starts.

Most rural and unincorporated Burnet County cedar clearing does not require a tree-removal permit, but rules vary. Inside city limits, HOAs, and lakeside subdivisions, protected oaks and other non-cedar species may need review—cedar itself is rarely protected. We help flag obvious permit issues during your free site assessment.

Forestry mulching is our primary method. A tracked mulcher grinds Ashe juniper into a beneficial mulch layer in a single pass—no burning piles, no hauling brush off-site, and minimal soil disturbance compared with bulldozing. For oversized trunks or tight lakeside homesites, we may supplement with chainsaws or an excavator-mounted mulcher. The mulch layer helps reduce erosion on granite and limestone slopes.

Most Marble Falls-area cedar projects take 1–3 days with forestry mulching. A typical 3–5 acre Highland Lakes property with moderate cedar clears in 1–2 days. Larger ranches or extremely dense brakes on steep rocky ground may take longer. Weather, access roads, and selective leave-tree requests also affect the schedule.

Yes—clearing cedar on YOUR property significantly reduces pollen exposure where you spend the most time. Regional pollen still travels on winter winds, but many Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay residents report noticeable symptom improvement after clearing their own Ashe juniper. For maximum relief, clear before December when pollen season begins.

Absolutely. Mature Ashe juniper can consume 35+ gallons of groundwater daily and intercept rainfall. After clearing, many Highland Lakes landowners see better grass establishment, improved wildlife habitat, and healthier oaks—especially valuable on rocky ranch tracts where every inch of soil moisture counts.

October through November is ideal—you eliminate trees before they release pollen in December–February, and fall weather is excellent for equipment. Cedar clearing is effective year-round. Even clearing during pollen season permanently removes those trees’ future pollen load.

No. Unlike mesquite, Ashe juniper does NOT resprout from roots when properly cut or mulched. Once removed, that tree is gone permanently. You only need to watch for new seedlings from bird-dispersed berries, which are easy to pull or spot-spray when small.

Bear Claw specializes in Hill Country and Highland Lakes Ashe juniper with forestry mulching equipment sized for granite/limestone slopes, lakeside homesites, and multi-acre ranches. We provide free on-site assessments across Burnet County, clear written quotes before work starts, and leave a mulch layer that protects soil. Call (817) 435-4748 for a free estimate.