Itasca County, Minnesota

Dalsland
Farm &
Forestry

Professional forestry mulching and land clearing for landowners, cabin owners, and hunters across northern Minnesota. Local family since 1902.

120+ Years on this land
$175 Starting hourly rate
Free Mobilization — Itasca County full-day jobs
Fully Insured LLC
Free On-Site Quotes
No Job Too Small
Free Mobilization — Full Day in Itasca County
A Highland bull in a misty field backed by spruce forest
1902 Established

Our Heritage

From Dalsland, Sweden
to the North Woods of Minnesota

"The forests and fields of Dalsland, Sweden look just like home."

In 1902, our great-grandfather emigrated from the province of Dalsland, Sweden — a land of dense spruce forests, glacial lakes, and working family farms — and settled in Itasca County, Minnesota. Minnesota felt like home.

More than 120 years later, our family works the same land. Dalsland Farm and Forestry LLC is our way of putting our equipment to work for our neighbors, while keeping the family farm running for the next generation.

We specialize in the small and medium jobs that the bigger outfits overlook — a day or two on your property, done right, at a fair price.

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What We Do

Services Built for
Northern Minnesota Land

We specialize in one-to-two day jobs — the kind of work that makes a real difference on your property without requiring a large contractor or a long wait. Our track loader goes where wheeled machines can’t.

01

Forestry Mulching

Our forestry mulcher grinds trees and brush in place — no hauling, no burning. Trees up to 12″ diameter mulched to ground level, leaving a nutrient-rich mat that controls erosion and suppresses regrowth.

02

Cabin & Lakeshore Clearing

Open view corridors, clear beach access paths, and manage overgrown shoreline buffer. Our low ground-pressure track machine protects lakefront soils that wheeled equipment tears up.

03

Food Plots & Hunting Land

Create shooting lanes, clear food plot areas, and improve wildlife habitat on your hunting property. We know what deer, grouse, and northern Minnesota game need — and we’ll clear accordingly.

04

Trail & Access Road Clearing

Cut new trails, widen existing ATV and snowmobile paths, or clear a driveway edge that has grown in over the years. Fast and clean on terrain of any shape.

05

Invasive Species Control

Buckthorn, willow, tag alder — our forestry mulcher handles them all. We can selectively clear problem vegetation while preserving the trees and understory plants you want to keep.

06

Dozer Blade & Bucket Work

Light grading, debris management, driveway prep, and site cleanup using our bucket and dozer blade attachments — billed at a lower rate, ideal for follow-up work after mulching.

Why Dalsland

Six Reasons to Choose a
Local Operator

One

Truly Local

We live and work in Itasca County. No travel surcharges, no scheduling lag, no out-of-town crew. We’ll be on your land tomorrow.

Two

Small Jobs Welcome

Most regional operators won’t bother with a two-acre clearing or a half-day trail job. That’s exactly what we built this business for.

Three

Track Loader Advantage

Our track machine has far lower ground pressure than wheeled skid steers. We access soft, wet, and lake-adjacent sites without damaging your land.

Four

Professional-Grade Equipment

Purpose-built for serious clearing — not a converted brush hog. Trees up to 12″ diameter, mulched cleanly to grade, leaving your property looking intentional.

Five

Published Pricing

We put our rates on the website. You know the cost before we show up. No surprises, no padding, no vague estimates.

Six

Family & Fully Insured

Minnesota LLC, fully insured, state registered. You’re protected and so are we — every job, every time.

Transparent Pricing

Know Your Cost
Before We Arrive

Tier is assessed during a free on-site visit — you don’t need to self-diagnose your vegetation. Jobs spanning multiple densities are billed by tier as we work through each area. Extended hours beyond 8 bill at the applicable hourly rate.

Hourly Rates · $3.50/mi mobilization · $500 minimum
Tier 1 — Light BrushSaplings <3″, grass, shrubs, briars$175/hr
Tier 2 — ModerateMixed brush & trees 3–6″ diameter$200/hr
Tier 3 — HeavyDense stands, trees 6–12″, heavy deadfall$225/hr
Tier 4 — PremiumHeavy timber, steep/wet terrain, limited access$250/hr

Minimum charge $500 per job.

Full Day Rates · 8 hours · Free mobilization in Itasca County
Tier 1 — Light BrushSaplings <3″, grass, shrubs, briars$1,200/day
Tier 2 — ModerateMixed brush & trees 3–6″ diameter$1,400/day
Tier 3 — HeavyDense stands, trees 6–12″, heavy deadfall$1,600/day
Tier 4 — PremiumHeavy timber, steep/wet terrain, limited access$1,800/day

Free mobilization anywhere in Itasca County on full-day bookings.

Additional Services

Dozer / Bucket — Hourly

$135/hr

Light grading, debris pushing, and site cleanup. No mulching head. Same mobilization as hourly mulching.

Dozer / Bucket — Full Day

$950/day

8 hours of grading or access work. Free mobilization within Itasca County.

On-Site Assessment

No Charge

We visit your property, assess the tier, walk the site with you, and provide a written quote — before any commitment.

Get in Touch

Request a
Free Quote

Tell us about your project. We’ll schedule a free on-site visit, assess your vegetation tier, and provide a written quote — no obligation, no pressure.

We prefer full-day bookings in Itasca County and are glad to discuss multi-day projects. Most jobs can be scheduled within one to two weeks.

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Primary Service Area
Itasca County, MN
Surrounding counties available with mobilization fee
Business
Minnesota LLC · Fully Insured