Dakota County’s Regional Land Clearing Experts
Dakota County is one of the Twin Cities metro’s largest counties — a blend of suburban communities along the Mississippi River bluffs, productive agricultural land in the south, and natural area corridors managed by the Dakota County parks system. Invasive buckthorn is the dominant land management challenge throughout the county.
Aspen Land Management serves Dakota County property owners, HOAs, municipalities, and commercial sites with professional forestry mulching. From Eagan and Apple Valley to the rural south, we provide efficient clearing for all property types.
Our Services in Dakota County
Mississippi River Bluff Management
Remove invasive species from Dakota County’s Mississippi River bluffs protecting slope stability and native vegetation.
Suburban HOA & Buffer Clearing
Serve Dakota County HOAs and community associations with professional invasive species removal and buffer management.
Agricultural Land Clearing
Reclaim Dakota County farm fields and fence lines from encroaching brush in the county’s agricultural south.
Forestry Mulching
Single-pass clearing for Dakota County wooded lots, natural areas, and rural parcels throughout the county.
Invasive Buckthorn Control
Address the buckthorn epidemic across Dakota County from the metro bluffs to the rural south.
Municipal & Park Clearing
Serve Dakota County municipalities, Three Rivers Park District, and public lands with professional clearing.
Pricing Near Dakota County
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 – Dakota County
Do you serve all of Dakota County?
Yes — we serve every city and township in Dakota County, from Eagan and Apple Valley in the north to Farmington and Hastings in the south.
Do you work with Dakota County parks and municipalities?
Yes — we are SAM.gov registered and experienced with Minnesota municipal and park projects throughout Dakota County.
How do I get a quote for a Dakota County project?
Call MN: 612-578-5099 or WI: 715-503-0528 or submit online. We visit sites throughout Dakota County for free on-site estimates.
Communities Near Dakota County
Our Dakota County service area covers the full county from the Mississippi River bluffs to the agricultural south.
Grant Programs for Dakota County 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.
Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM)
Permanent easements up to $1,500/acre for wetland & marginal cropland — MN BWSR via local SWCD. We prepare your land to maximize payout.
→ Learn How to Qualify →
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.
→ See 2026 Rates →
MN DNR Forest Stewardship
Forest management planning assistance, with cost-share on approved practices subject to eligibility and available funding, for Dakota County woodland owners with 10+ acres.
→ Check Eligibility →
MN Clean Water Legacy Fund
$100M+/year for conservation in the Mississippi / Minnesota River watershed — via conservation partners. Aspen provides mechanical vegetation management on projects led by conservation partners.
→ See How to Access →
Forest Landowner Assistance
50–65% cost-share for timber stand improvement, invasive control & reforestation. No permanent restriction.
→ See Eligible Practices →
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 Dakota County agricultural landowners expanding conservation.
→ Calculate Annual Payment →
Full grant documentation: GPS-mapped acreage, before/after photos, species records & completion certifications.