Who We Are
Sustainable Forestry for Minnesota Landowners
Custom Forestry is dedicated to transforming Northern and Central Minnesota properties through environmentally responsible land clearing and forestry services. Our skilled team combines expertise with a passion for the local landscape. We use advanced techniques to analyze soil, topography, and make the right recommendation for your project. Each project is treated like it’s our own land – we guarantee the highest level of care we can provide for every project, big or small.
Our Mission: Environmental Stewardship
We believe in sustainable forestry that protects ecosystems and enhances property value. Using advanced equipment and experience acquired over decades, we tackle residential and commercial projects of all sizes—always with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and maximizing value to property owners. Don’t expect to see huge machines and skid tracks all over with us – but you’ll certainly know we were there. We offer remarkable transformations with an impressively small impact – it’s what sets us apart.
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Meet the Team
Our team is made up of experienced forestry professionals who care deeply about Minnesota’s lands. We bring hands-on knowledge, safety-first practices, and a commitment to client satisfaction to every project.
From habitat improvement to lot clearing, storm damage response, to pond and shoreline maintenance, Custom Forestry is your trusted partner for land transformation services in Northern and Central Minnesota. We have over 3 decades of experience working with private, state, and federal agencies, conservation districts, and are always staying up to date with industry trends and news.
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What Our Clients Say
See how Custom Forestry has made a difference for Minnesota landowners, businesses, and municipalities.
★★★★★
We had a wooded area we wanted cleared to create future green space (playground, outdoor venue, etc.). John and his team took the time to walk the property with us, talk through our ideas, and make helpful suggestions. In just 2–3 days, they turned our overgrown 1–2 acres into a clean, usable space by cutting trees, clearing brush, and mulching what was left. Highly recommend Custom Forestry for anyone looking to turn wooded land into something usable!
Chris Cox
Calvary Church | Walker, MN
★★★★★
Special thanks to John and his crew for the recent work on our property near Hackensack.
John came in with a wealth of knowledge of the land and the wildlife in the area. He was very helpful in deciding on both size and location for the food plots we were interested in.
In the end, we had three areas cleared and prepped for our first season with the new food plots. The crew was also helpful in ensuring we had proper shooting lanes after the areas were opened up.
When the crew was finished the area was cleaned up and left as expected. Communication was key to understand expectations and reality of the job.
We were lucky enough to get our kids on a few deer this year and definitely had more consistent patterns of deer moving throughout the season.
Thanks again to everyone on the team!
Chad Vos
Land owner | Hackensack, MN
★★★★★
Our recent site renovation by Custom Forestry was a simple process from our initial conversations to the actual site work. They ensured we had clear communication and agreed upon expectations. Anytime there was a question, or decision to be made to move forward, we clearly communicated. The work is great, they obviously took care to keep everything contained on site and worked with other road users to make sure they were not impacting anyone else. Thanks
Tim Richardson
Leech Lake TV Corp.
Ready to Transform Your Land?
Contact Custom Forestry for a free consultation and discover how our sustainable forestry services can benefit your property.