Serving Amery & the Apple River Chain of Lakes
Amery is the heart of Polk County’s celebrated Apple River chain of lakes — a community where lake access, water quality, and natural beauty drive both the local economy and the quality of life. Lakeshore properties, upland woodlots, and surrounding agricultural land all require active management to control invasive species.
Aspen Land Management serves Amery-area property owners with professional forestry mulching — using chemical-free, low-disturbance equipment ideal for protecting the Apple River chain of lakes while delivering clean, professional clearing results.
Our Services in Amery
Apple River Chain of Lakes Buffer Management
Remove invasive species from Amery lakeshore buffers along the Apple River chain protecting water quality.
Lakeshore Property Clearing
Clear encroaching brush and invasive shrubs from Amery lakeshore residential properties with minimal ground disturbance.
Forestry Mulching
Single-pass clearing for Amery-area wooded lots, rural parcels, and lakeshore properties in Polk County.
Invasive Species Control
Target buckthorn, alder, and other invasive shrubs across Amery’s lakeshore buffers and upland woodland.
Agricultural & Farm Clearing
Serve Amery-area Polk County farms with fence line clearing, pasture reclamation, and woodlot management.
Rural Lot & Site Preparation
Prepare Amery-area rural lots and properties for residential development, cabin use, and recreational access.
Pricing Near Amery
Most projects run $185–$400+ per hour. Every quote is free.
Commercial, municipal, and utility work is quoted at $185–$400+ per hour. Travel and mobilization are quoted separately and vary by site location and access.
FAQ – Amery
Can you clear near the Apple River chain of lakes in Amery?
Yes — we work in lakeshore buffer zones and advise on any WI DNR shoreland permit requirements for clearing near Amery’s lakes.
Is Amery a key service area for your company?
Yes — the Amery/Polk County area is a core service region. We serve the full Apple River chain of lakes and all surrounding Polk County communities.
How much does clearing cost near Amery?
Most Amery-area projects run $185–$400+ per hour. We provide free on-site estimates for all property types including lakeshore parcels.
Communities Near Amery
Serving Amery and Polk County, with reach to Balsam Lake, Luck, Clear Lake, St. Croix Falls, and the full Apple River region.
Grant Programs for Polk County / Amery Landowners
SAM.gov-registered (UEI: TD2VF7T63PX6 · DUNS: 14-502-1173). We partner with county, state, and federal agencies to maximize your conservation funding. Click any grant card to learn more.
Wisconsin Managed Forest Law (MFL)
Enrolled woodland is taxed at a reduced per-acre rate set under the Wisconsin Managed Forest Law. Polk County / Amery owners with 10+ acres can enroll — Aspen provides mechanical vegetation management; required MFL practices are determined by the Wisconsin DNR.
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USDA EQIP Cost-Share
Technical and financial assistance for eligible producers and non-industrial forest managers. NRCS payment rates are established through current payment schedules and are not guaranteed percentages of total project cost.
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WI Forest Landowner Grant (FLGP)
Up to 50% cost-share on non-commercial practices for non-industrial private forest owners with 10–500 contiguous acres and a forest stewardship plan — invasive removal, stand improvement & riparian buffer prep.
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USDA Conservation Stewardship (CSP)
Five-year contracts, with rates set by NRCS state payment schedules and a $4,000 minimum annual payment for most participants, available to Polk County / Amery agricultural producers expanding conservation.
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Polk County / Amery Forestry Cost-Share
Local cost-share may be available on approved practices. Payment rates and eligible costs vary by program, practice, applicant eligibility, location, and funding cycle. — first-come, first-served by Polk County / Amery DNR County Forester.
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Additional Conservation Programs
Federal restoration grant funding, subject to eligibility and program priorities, for Apple River watershed riparian restoration, invasive control & habitat improvement.
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Full grant documentation: GPS-mapped acreage, before/after photos, species records & completion certifications.