Land Clearing · Site Preparation · Forestry Mulching in Goshen, OH
Cornelius Forestry and Land Management
Family-owned forestry mulching, land clearing, stump grinding and gravel driveways for rural properties within 60 miles of Goshen, Ohio.
- Listing reviewed
- Family-owned
- Licensed & insured
- Free estimates
- Rural & farm properties
Goshen, OH39.2334° N · 84.1613° W
About the company
Who you're hiring
Short answer
Cornelius Forestry and Land Management is a land clearing, site preparation and forestry mulching contractor based in Goshen, OH, working about 60 miles out across Mason, OH, Amelia, OH and Milford, OH. Call (513) 403-6237 to talk through a project.
Cornelius Forestry and Land Management is a family business in Goshen, Ohio, started by Rob Cornelius after he cleared his own property and found he had a feel for the work. Rob grew up around heavy equipment as the son of a Caterpillar shop foreman. His son Gavin works with him in the field during summers and breaks, his wife Meg handles the office and customers, and his daughter Bree runs content and marketing.
They focus on rural and semi-rural properties: mulching overgrown woods and fence lines, clearing lots for building, grinding stumps, bush hogging fields, and building or repairing gravel driveways and building pads. They describe their work as land stewardship, mulching material back into the soil instead of piling and burning it.
Rob CorneliusOwner · Operator
- Rob walks every jobEach estimate starts with Rob on the property in person, looking at the scope before giving a price.
- Mulch stays on the landTheir mulcher grinds brush and trees in place, so the material goes back into the soil instead of into burn piles.
- A family crewRob runs the work with his son Gavin in the field and his wife and daughter handling the office and marketing.
- Built for rural groundThey stick to farms, acreage and rural homes within 60 miles of Goshen, and take only jobs their equipment suits.
Reviews & credentials
What we know before you call
“We highly recommend Cornelius Forestry! We love supporting a local family owned business. He did an amazing job and went above and beyond our expectations!”
“The entire process from start to finish exceeded my expectations. They did exactly as promised and I couldn't be happier with the results!”
- InsuranceInsuredStated on their website
- LicensingLicensed & Insured
- OwnershipFamily-owned
- EstimatesFree estimates
- HoursMon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM · Sat 7 AM – 12 PM
- Works withResidential, Farm & agricultural, Rural acreage
- Listing checkName, phone and location matched public sources
Services
What they take on
01
Forestry mulching
A tracked loader with a mulching head grinds trees, brush and undergrowth in place, leaving a mulch layer that holds soil and slows erosion.
- Wooded lot and understory mulching
- Fence line clearing
- Trails and hunting lanes
- Invasive brush removal
02
Land clearing & stump grinding
Trees, brush, stumps and debris cleared for a house site, farm expansion or reclaimed acreage, with stumps ground below grade in the same visit.
- Tree and canopy removal
- Brush and debris clearing
- Stump grinding below grade
- Final grade and site review
03
Site prep & gravel driveways
Clearing, rough and fine grading, building pads and drainage, plus new gravel driveways, farm lanes and repairs to worn drives.
- Rough and fine grading
- Building pads
- New gravel driveways
- Driveway regrading and pothole repair
04
Bush hogging
Tall grass, briars, saplings and woody growth cut back on fields, pastures and fence lines, as a one-time cleanup or seasonal maintenance.
- Field and pasture mowing
- Fence line cutting
- Seasonal maintenance
Recent work
From their job sites
Photos supplied by Cornelius Forestry and Land Management from their own projects.
How it works
From first call to site-ready
- 01Free on-site estimateRob visits the property, learns what you want to do with it and gives an honest quote with no hidden fees.
- 02Planning & schedulingAccess, areas to avoid and disposal preferences get worked out. Peak season can book several weeks out.
- 03The workThe mulcher goes through the brush and trees, with stump grinding, grading or gravel done in the same visit if needed.
- 04Cleanup & walk-throughThey walk the finished property with you and leave it ready for a building, pasture or driveway.
Service area
Where they work
Home base is Goshen, OH. They travel roughly 60 miles for the right project, and further for larger multi-day jobs.
Cities and areas they list
- Goshen, OH
- Mason, OH
- Amelia, OH
- Milford, OH
- Mt. Orab, OH
- Fairfield, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Owensville, OH
- Springboro, OH
- Bethel, OH
- Morrow, OH
- Williamsburg, OH
- Batavia, OH
- Lebanon, OH
- Loveland, OH
- Wilmington, OH
- Blanchester, OH
- Waynesville, OH
- New Richmond, OH
- Cozaddale, OH
- Pleasant Plain, OH
- Newtonsville, OH
- Clermont County, OH
- Warren County, OH
~60-mile working radius
32 counties within about 60 miles of GoshenShow all
- Clermont County
- Warren County
- Hamilton County
- Clinton County
- Campbell County, KY
- Brown County
- Butler County
- Kenton County, KY
- Highland County
- Greene County
- Boone County, KY
- Montgomery County
- Bracken County, KY
- Pendleton County, KY
- Preble County
- Fayette County
- Dearborn County, IN
- Adams County
- Ohio County, IN
- Grant County, KY
- Mason County, KY
- Union County, IN
- Franklin County, IN
- Gallatin County, KY
- Robertson County, KY
- Clark County
- Switzerland County, IN
- Harrison County, KY
- Miami County
- Ross County
- Pike County
- Ripley County, IN
Questions
Practical answers before you call
Straight from Cornelius Forestry and Land Management's own published answers.
Ask them directlyHow much does it cost to clear an acre?
It depends on how dense the growth is, the terrain, access and what happens to the material. Light brush can run a few hundred dollars an acre and dense woods can run into the thousands. Rob prices each job after walking it.
Do they take residential jobs?
Yes. Residential clearing is a core service, mainly rural and semi-rural lots being prepped for building or reclaimed from overgrowth. Call if you are unsure your property fits.
What is the difference between forestry mulching and land clearing?
Land clearing removes trees and debris and hauls them off, leaving bare ground. Forestry mulching grinds everything in place and leaves mulch on the soil, which is usually faster and better for erosion control.
Can stump grinding be added to a clearing job?
Yes. Stumps can be ground flush or below grade during the same visit, which saves a second trip, or handled as a standalone job.
Do they install and repair gravel driveways?
Yes. They build new drives from grading and base through the top layer, and regrade, fill potholes and top-dress existing ones on rural properties and farm lanes.
How far do they travel?
About 60 miles from Goshen, across Clermont, Warren and Clinton counties. For jobs more than 30 to 40 miles out, Rob arranges equipment delivery through Caterpillar to keep mobilization reasonable.
Survey notes
- Sources
- corneliusforestryandland.com · About page · FAQ page · Land clearing page · Gallery
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