Land Clearing · Forestry Mulching in Belmont, MI
Thickets Habitat and Land Works
Family-owned forestry mulching, land clearing and invasive brush control for private landowners statewide in Michigan, based in Belmont.
- Listing reviewed
- Family-owned
- Insured
- Since 2018
- Statewide Michigan


Belmont, MI43.0703° N · 85.5795° W
About the company
Who you're hiring
Thickets Habitat and Land Works is a land clearing and forestry mulching contractor based in Belmont, MI across Statewide Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI and Gaylord, MI. Call (844) 844-2538 to talk through a project.
Thickets Habitat & Land Works is a family-owned land management company in Belmont, Michigan, founded in 2018. A team of two with more than 15 years of combined experience, they work for private property owners across the state, especially around Grand Rapids, Gaylord and Kalamazoo.
Their work centers on forestry mulching and land clearing for build sites, recreation and access, plus mechanical removal of invasive brush, below-grade stump grinding, post-logging cleanup, heavy grapple work, power raking and wildlife habitat projects. Each job starts with an assessment using online property tools or a site visit, and ends with a walkthrough.
- Mechanical, not chemicalInvasive brush and overgrowth are removed by machine. Their FAQ says they don't rely on chemicals.
- Habitat in mindClearing is planned to let native plants come back, open paths for wildlife and keep the trees you want.
- Quotes from a map or a visitSites are assessed with online property tools or in person, followed by a written quote and schedule.
- Whole-state coverageBased in Belmont near Grand Rapids and working statewide, from Kalamazoo up to Gaylord.
Reviews & credentials
What we know before you call
“Matt made quick work of some serious overgrowth. Super professional and helpful in determining best options for clearing. Showed up on time, cleaned up afterwards. Perfect.”
“Matt did an absolutely beautiful job on our property. So much of our land was covered in wild autumn olive bushes, but he changed all that.”
- InsuranceInsuredStated on their website
- OwnershipFamily-owned
- In business2018
- HoursMon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM · Sat 8 AM – 12 PM
- Works withResidential, Rural & recreational land, Commercial grounds
- Listing checkName, phone and location matched public sources
Services
What they take on

Forestry mulching & land clearing
Brush, downed timber and standing dead trees cut and ground in place to open up build sites, yards, trails and recreation land.
- Forestry mulching
- Build-site clearing
- Recreation and access clearing
- Downfall and dead tree removal

Brush & invasive species control
Thick, thorny invasive growth removed mechanically so native plants can recover and wildlife can move through.
- Invasive shrub removal
- Brush clearing
- Understory thinning

Stump grinding, grapple & post-logging cleanup
Stumps ground below grade for lawns and food plots, and big timber, stump and brush piles moved, stacked or broken down after logging or building.
- Below-grade stump grinding
- Heavy-duty grapple service
- Post-logging cleanup
- Post-build debris cleanup

Power rake & habitat development
Ground smoothed and prepared after clearing, and land shaped for wildlife habitat and deer food plots.
- Power raking
- Soil preparation
- Wildlife habitat development
- Land management consultation
Recent work
From their job sites







Photos supplied by Thickets Habitat and Land Works from their own projects.
How it works
From first call to site-ready
- 01Site assessmentThey review the property with online visualization tools and visit in person when needed.
- 02Quote and planA detailed quotation, then a meeting to settle the details and timeline.
- 03The workClearing is done by machine with an eye on keeping desirable trees and vegetation.
- 04WalkthroughA quality check and a walkthrough with you to confirm the work meets expectations.
Service area
Where they work
Home base is Belmont, MI.
Cities and areas they list
- Belmont, MI
- Statewide Michigan
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Gaylord, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Clare, MI
- Big Rapids, MI
- Mount Pleasant, MI
Questions
Practical answers before you call
Straight from Thickets Habitat and Land Works's own published answers.
Ask them directlyIs Thickets Habitat & Land Works insured?
Their site says they are fully insured.
Where do they work?
They're based in Belmont, Michigan and serve the whole state, notably around Grand Rapids, Gaylord and Kalamazoo, with service-area pages for places like Clare, Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.
Do they use chemicals to remove invasive species?
No. They rely on mechanical removal of unwanted vegetation.
What is forestry mulching?
A clearing method where one machine cuts and grinds brush and debris, leaving the mulch on site to return nutrients to the soil. Typical jobs take a few days to several weeks depending on size.
What happens to stump grinding chips?
They're left on site to use as mulch, or removed on request. Stump grinding is priced by the number and size of stumps.
Can they clean up after logging or a building project?
Yes. They clear post-logging debris and use a heavy grapple to move excavation piles, timber and brush, which can then be mulched or cut for firewood.
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