Serving Star Prairie & Northeastern St. Croix County
Star Prairie is a rural St. Croix County township in the northeastern corner of the county — an agricultural community surrounded by woodlands and small lakes where invasive buckthorn and box elder steadily encroach on productive farmland and residential properties.
Aspen Land Management serves Star Prairie-area landowners with professional forestry mulching — efficiently clearing farm woodlots, fence lines, and rural residential lots without burning or hauling in this quiet corner of St. Croix County.
Our Services in Star Prairie
Agricultural Fence Line Clearing
Restore Star Prairie-area farm fence lines and field borders from encroaching brush.
Rural Lot & Property Clearing
Clear Star Prairie-area rural parcels for residential development, outbuildings, and recreational use.
Forestry Mulching
Single-pass clearing for Star Prairie-area wooded lots and rural parcels in northeastern St. Croix County.
Invasive Species Control
Remove buckthorn and box elder from Star Prairie-area farm fields and woodland edges.
Pasture Reclamation
Reclaim overgrown Star Prairie-area pastures to productive agricultural condition.
Woodlot Management
Improve Star Prairie-area farm woodlot health with selective understory clearing.
Pricing Near Star Prairie
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 – Star Prairie
Do you serve Star Prairie’s rural properties?
Yes — Star Prairie is in our core St. Croix County service area. We serve all rural and agricultural properties in the area.
How much does clearing cost near Star Prairie?
Most Star Prairie-area projects run $185–$400+ per hour. We provide free written estimates after an on-site visit.
Can you reach remote rural properties near Star Prairie?
Yes — our mobile tracked equipment reaches remote rural parcels throughout northeastern St. Croix County. Distance is not a barrier.
Communities Near Star Prairie
Serving Star Prairie and northeastern St. Croix County, with reach to New Richmond, Glenwood City, and all surrounding communities.
Grant Programs for St. Croix County / Star Prairie 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. St. Croix County / Star Prairie 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.
→ See 2026 Rates →
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.
→ Apply for FLGP →
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 St. Croix County / Star Prairie agricultural producers expanding conservation.
→ Check CSP Eligibility →
St. Croix County / Star Prairie 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 St. Croix County / Star Prairie DNR County Forester.
→ Find Your County Program →
Additional Conservation Programs
Additional state, federal, county, and watershed-based conservation programs may be available depending on property location, resource concerns, applicant eligibility, and current funding cycles.
→ Is Your Land a Priority? →
Full grant documentation: GPS-mapped acreage, before/after photos, species records & completion certifications.