PEAK VALUE LAND SERVICESLACOMBE COUNTY, ALBERTACALL US DIRECT(587) 877-6413
FORESTRY MULCHING & LAND CLEARING

TAKE BACK
YOUR LAND.

Fence lines choked with brush. Dead trees leaning toward the wire. Trails you can't get through. We help open things up so you can use and maintain your land again.

LOCAL SERVICE, DIRECT CONTACTPeak Value Land ServicesBased in Lacombe County, Alberta
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Adding value back to your property.Leduc to Airdrie · Castor to Rocky Mountain House · farther for larger jobs.

Tracked skid steer with forestry mulching attachment clearing brush among trees in Central Alberta
FROM OVERGROWN TO OPEN
MULCHING • CLEARING • SITE PREP
MAKING MORE OF YOUR LANDSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
YES, WE MULCH IN FALL & WINTER

THE WORK DOESN'T
STOP WHEN IT FREEZES.

Forestry mulching isn't just a summer job. Once the ground freezes firm enough to support equipment, winter can be a great time to get into low, wet or boggy spots that are difficult to access in warmer weather.

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WHY WINTER CAN WORK
01

Better access to soft groundFirmly frozen conditions can make some wet areas workable while helping reduce rutting compared with unfrozen ground.

02

Get a head start on future plansOpen up an area for a new fence line, spring dirt work or a property project before the busy season.

03

Frozen brush can break up differentlySome green trees and woody growth become more brittle in the cold, which can help the mulcher process them.

Every winter job is different. Ground frost, snow depth, access, and site conditions determine whether equipment can work safely. Winter clearing still leaves mulch and doesn't replace excavation or grading.

WHAT WE DO

GOOD LAND SHOULDN'T
GO TO WASTE.

From making barbed-wire fences easier to check and repair to opening a trail, cleaning up pasture, or clearing space for a new shop, we tackle the overgrowth that's in your way.

01 /

Forestry mulching

Mulch brush, saplings and suitable trees right where they stand. Choose Standard Mulch or Fine Mulch, depending on how small you want the material processed and what the site allows.

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Fence line cleanup

Clear brush and standing dead trees from overgrown barbed-wire fence lines. Make it easier to walk the fence, inspect and repair wire, and reduce the risk of dead trees blowing down onto fences and letting livestock out.

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Trail & access clearing

Open a path to the back of your property or through a patch of bush. Create access to a tucked-away camping spot, a hunting area, or a favourite corner of your land while keeping the trees you want.

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Acreage & pasture reclamation

Take back overgrown corners, field edges, and sections of pasture where brush and young trees have moved in. Get better access to usable ground without clearing more than you need.

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Deadfall & brush piles

Mulch suitable fallen trees, tangled deadwood, and old brush or slash piles that are in the way. Larger logs can be cut, stacked, or handled separately by arrangement.

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Clearing for site prep

Need a spot opened up for a new shop, garage, yard expansion, or other building project? We can clear the trees and brush so the next stage of site preparation can begin. Grading and finished building pads are separate work.

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MORE WAYS TO GET THE JOB DONE

YOUR TREES.
YOUR FINISH.

Not every tree belongs in the mulcher, and not every customer wants the same ground finish. We can talk through the options and build the job around what you want to keep, use, or clear away.

01 / WOOD HANDLING

Too big to mulch?
It can still be useful.

Where safe and practical, larger trees can be felled and dealt with separately. Keep the wood for yourself, or ask about having it removed.

  • Leave selected larger trees standing
  • Fell and leave full trees on site
  • Delimb and pile full-length logs to season
  • Buck logs into firewood-length rounds
  • Grapple-assisted piling and possible haul-away by arrangement
Firewood can be cut to length; splitting and firewood seasoning are not included unless specifically arranged. Hauling and attachments are subject to job access and availability.
Tell us about your trees
02 / MULCHING FINISH

A finish that fits
your property.

We have different mulcher tooth options to suit the job and the finish you're after. Choose between Standard Mulch and Fine Mulch, depending on the finish you want.

STANDARD MULCHBrush and suitable trees processed into manageable pieces, with mulch left on the ground.
FINE MULCHAdditional processing for smaller pieces and a finer, more even-looking finish.
Fine Mulch can take more time and may require different teeth or multiple passes. Mulching does not remove all surface material or leave bare, graded soil.
Choose your preferred finish
WORK FROM OUR OWN JOBS

REAL WORK.
REAL RESULTS.

No stock-photo promises here. These are pictures from our actual work: a careful residential clearing job near Sylvan Lake, and a larger, heavily overgrown area opened up for better access.

SYLVAN LAKE AREA / RESIDENTIAL CLEARING
Before: brush and fallen branches beside the driveway leading toward the garage
BEFOREDense brush and branches beside the garage approach
After: opened clearing looking toward the garage with stumps left for later excavation
AFTERCleared area, with stumps intentionally retained

Same project, photographed from slightly different positions and in changing light. Use the buttons to view another area.

RECENT WORK / PROJECT 02
PASTURE & OVERGROWTH RECLAMATION

FROM THICK BRUSH
TO OPEN GROUND.

A stand of mature trees had become choked with thick buckbrush, grass, and young poplars — some roughly eight feet tall. The growth made it difficult to walk through or reach parts of the property.

We mulched the smaller growth beneath the trees and opened access to the surrounding land, leaving selected larger trees standing. It made the area easier to get into, see through, and use.

This was a Standard Mulch finish. With that much material to process, a heavier layer of mulch on the ground is normal. Fine Mulch can be discussed depending on the property and job goals.

Tell us about your overgrown area
THE TRANSFORMATION02 / FIELD & WOODED AREA
BEFORE

Overgrown and hard to get through

Dense buckbrush, young trees and thick undergrowth restricted movement and visibility beneath the mature trees.

AFTER

Open sightlines, usable access

Mulching opened up the understory and connections toward the field while keeping selected mature trees in place.

THICK BRUSHSTANDARD FINISHBETTER ACCESS
GENUINE PHOTOS / BEFORE & AFTER

SEE WHAT WE OPENED UP

Switch between three views of the wooded area to see the heavy growth before the job and the opened understory afterward.

Before: dense green brush and young poplars blocking the view beneath taller trees
BEFOREDense summer growth made it difficult to see or move through the trees.
After: opened understory and a passage between standing trees toward an open field
AFTEROpened passage with clearer sightlines toward the adjoining land.

These are real photos from the same job, taken in different seasons, light and positions. Each comparison shows the kind of change across the project, not an exact camera-matched angle.

MORE FROM THIS JOB

THE OPENED-UP PROPERTY

Additional finished-work views show the field edge, a newly opened passage, and the view back toward the house.

Field and pasture edge after clearing
FIELD EDGE / AFTERWider view of the land and the treeline after mulching.
Opened cut-line passage heading between stands of trees
OPENED PASSAGE / AFTERClearer access through what was previously a heavily grown-in section.
After mulching the undergrowth, looking back toward the residence
HOUSE-SIDE VIEW / AFTERLooking back through the opened-up trees toward the property buildings.
Wooded area showing mulched ground and retained trees
ANOTHER OPEN VIEW / AFTERMore room to move through the wooded area, with mulch remaining on the ground.
Different jobs call for different finishes. The amount of material left on the ground depends on growth density, tree size, and the finish requested.
HOW IT WORKS

STRAIGHTFORWARD
FROM THE START.

Every property is different. A few details up front help us understand equipment access, vegetation, and hidden obstacles before estimating how much time the job may take.

01

Tell us about the property

Choose the work, tell us how you want the mulch finished or larger trees handled, and describe access and possible hazards.

02

We review your project

We look over the details and any pictures you send. Some projects may need a property walkthrough before we can give a useful estimate.

03

Agree on a plan

We'll discuss the scope, tree-handling or finish options, estimated hours, equipment rate, and transport charges before scheduling.

WHERE WE WORK

LOCAL ROOTS.
ROOM TO ROAM.

Based in Lacombe County, Peak Value Land Services works throughout a big stretch of Central Alberta — from farms and pastures to acreages and residential properties.

HAVE A BIGGER JOB FARTHER OUT?Give us a call anyway. Larger projects and longer stretches of work can make travelling beyond our regular area worthwhile, including farther west. We'll discuss the location and equipment transport before scheduling.
Tell us where your property is
REGULAR SERVICE AREA APPROXIMATE GUIDE
NORTHLEDUC
SOUTHAIRDRIE
EASTCASTOR
WESTROCKY
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BASED IN LACOMBE COUNTY, ALBERTA

These aren't hard borders. Job size, scheduling, site access, and mobilization distance all factor into where we can go.

Scott and Kathy Van Dijk with their two sons outdoors in Central Alberta
LOCALLY OWNED / FAMILY ROOTS

A LOCAL BUSINESS.
A FAMILY BEHIND IT.

We're Scott and Kathy Van Dijk, pictured here with our two sons. Central Alberta is home for our family, and we're proud to build Peak Value Land Services here.

Scott is the owner and operator. Whether we're opening up a fence line, reclaiming an overgrown area, or making room for something new, our goal is simple: help you get more use and value out of your property.

Get in touch with us
DIRECT CONTACT / NO RUNAROUND

TALK WITH
US DIRECTLY.

Questions about a fence line, a new trail, cleaning up your acreage, or clearing a building site? Call us to discuss your plans and what the work involves. Based in Lacombe County and working roughly from Leduc to Airdrie and Castor to Rocky Mountain House, with longer trips considered for bigger jobs.

START YOUR PROJECT

TELL US ABOUT
YOUR LAND.

A little information goes a long way. Pick the answers that fit, add your own notes, and let us know what matters most. No measurements? No problem — "not sure" is fine.

How our estimates work

We work on an hourly equipment basis, with mobilization to and from the job billed separately. Any time or cost estimate is an approximation, not a fixed or guaranteed final total. Actual hours can change with hidden wire, rocks, debris, difficult ground, thicker growth or a change in the work requested. We'll go over rates and the plan with you before starting.

STEP 01 OF 0520%

FIRST THINGS FIRST

What would you like cleaned up?

Pick as many as apply. You can describe the rest later.

What would you like to accomplish? select any
THE LAY OF THE LAND

Where's the work, and how big is it?

An approximate area is plenty to start with.

Outside our regular service area? Still send the details, especially for a larger project. Equipment transport is discussed separately.
Include the blue rural address sign number, road name or street address if known. An approximate location is fine if you don’t have the address handy.
How would you describe the terrain?
Can a skid steer and trailer reach the work area?
WHAT'S GROWING THERE?

What are we clearing?

A rough description is all we need here.

How thick is the brush?
Approximate size of the largest trees or woody stems?
Diameter across the trunk, not its height. Larger trees may require a different approach.
What types of material are present? select any
Which mulching finish would you prefer?

Choose Standard Mulch or Fine Mulch. Leave it unanswered if you would rather discuss the best option with us.

Mulching leaves processed material on site. Fine Mulch can take additional time and won't necessarily expose bare soil.
What should happen to larger trees that can't be mulched? select any

Choose all that apply, or let us talk you through the options.

Tree cutting, grapple handling and haul-away depend on site conditions, safety and equipment availability and are planned separately.
IMPORTANT JOB DETAILS

Anything we should watch out for?

Hidden hazards can affect equipment and the plan. Check anything you know about.

Known or possible hazards select any
Are there things we need to leave untouched?
Known utility lines and other hazards must be identified and assessed before any clearing work. This form doesn't replace a site inspection or utility locating.
ALMOST FINISHED

How can we reach you?

Scott will review the details and follow up to discuss the work and an estimate. Photos help, but they're optional.

When are you hoping to have it done?

Your details and optional photos are used to review and respond to your project inquiry and may be processed outside Canada through our website form provider. Sending this form does not book work or confirm a fixed price. Please avoid uploading sensitive information. Read our privacy information.

Project inquiry: This form will send details only after the website has been deployed to Netlify, form detection is enabled, and a test submission has been verified. For now you can always call or email us directly.
GOOD QUESTIONS

BEFORE WE
GET TO WORK.

Not sure whether your property is a fit? Here's what usually comes up.

Do you mulch during fall and winter?

Yes! Forestry mulching can continue into fall and winter when site conditions allow. Firmly frozen ground can help us reach wet or boggy areas that are too soft at other times, making it a good opportunity to open future fence lines or clear vegetation ahead of spring dirt work. Some frozen woody growth may also process differently than live, stringy growth in warmer weather. Suitability depends on frost, access and snow depth, and we will review the specific property before scheduling.

Why would I clear along a barbed-wire fence?

Old standing dead trees can come down in a windstorm and damage fence wire. Clearing along a fence line also makes it easier to get through, check posts, repair broken wire, and keep an eye on the fence before livestock find a gap. Tell us where the fence is and what growth you want removed. Existing wire and hidden fencing must be identified before work starts.

Can you make a trail to a camping or hunting spot?

Yes, where the terrain and access allow it. Trails can help you reach the back of an acreage, a tucked-away camping area, or a hunting location. We can discuss the route and which trees or areas you want left alone.

Can you clear an area for a new shop?

Yes. We can mulch and clear suitable vegetation where you plan to build a shop or other outbuilding. This opens the work area for whatever comes next. Excavation, stump and root removal, grading, and construction-ready pads are separate work.

What is forestry mulching?

A mulching head processes suitable brush, woody growth, and smaller trees directly on site. The resulting material generally stays on the ground, rather than being collected and hauled away.

What happens to trees that are too big for the mulcher?

When it's safe and practical, we can cut selected larger trees, leave them on site, delimb and stack logs to air-dry, or buck them into firewood-length rounds. Grapple-assisted log handling or off-site hauling may also be arranged. Tell us whether you want to keep the wood, and we'll discuss the extra handling work before starting.

Can I choose how fine the mulched area looks?

Yes. There are different mulcher tooth options, and the finish can often be adjusted to suit your preference. We offer two finish options: Standard Mulch or Fine Mulch. Fine Mulch may require extra passes and time. It doesn't guarantee bare ground or removal of all mulch.

Does mulching remove stumps or prepare a finished building pad?

No. Mulching focuses on above-ground vegetation and may leave roots and low stumps. Excavation, grading, and a finished building pad are separate parts of site preparation that may require other equipment.

Can you work around trees or areas I want to keep?

Yes, selective clearing is part of planning the job. Tell us where boundaries, landscaping, healthy trees, utilities, or structures need to be protected. We will review what's feasible before starting.

Is your estimate a guaranteed final price?

No. We provide an estimate to help plan the job, not a fixed-price offer. Mulching and clearing are billed for actual equipment hours worked at the rate agreed before starting. An estimate can change if vegetation, access, debris, hidden hazards, or the scope turns out different than expected.

What is mobilization and demobilization?

Mobilization is the time spent transporting equipment to your property; demobilization is the return trip. These are billed separately from the time spent working on site. We will discuss the transport rate and expected travel before the job is scheduled.

Where do you work?

We’re based in Lacombe County and generally serve Central Alberta from Leduc to Airdrie (north to south), and Castor to Rocky Mountain House (east to west). These are approximate boundaries, not a strict cutoff. For larger projects or enough work to make a longer trip worthwhile, we can consider jobs outside that area, including farther west. Equipment mobilization and demobilization are separate from on-site work, and the location and travel costs are discussed before scheduling.

LET'S PUT YOUR LAND TO WORK

READY TO MAKE
ROOM FOR MORE?

Big project, small cleanup, or just not sure where to start? Call us directly or tell us what you're working with.

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