Cedar removal in the Texas Hill Country
Cedar Removal in Kerrville, TX

Cedar removal that opens your land back up

Cedar (Ashe Juniper) takes over land quickly in Kerr County and across the Hill Country — limiting access, choking out grass, and making property harder to use and manage.

Removing it restores open space, improves usability, and helps your land work the way it should.

The problem

Why cedar takes over land

Cedar (Ashe Juniper) spreads quickly across Kerr County, Comfort, Fredericksburg, and throughout Central Texas. It can take over large areas if left unmanaged, competing heavily with native grasses and pulling significant moisture from the soil. Heavy cedar is often the first thing we tackle on a broader land clearing job, and on properties where cedar is mixed with heavy brush, forestry mulching can clear both in one efficient pass.

Over time, thick cedar growth can block visibility, restrict movement, and make land harder to manage or even access.

Ashe Juniper cedar tree illustration
Ashe Juniper (commonly called cedar) is one of the most dominant invasive species in the Texas Hill Country.

Why remove it

Why people remove cedar

Cedar removal helps restore balance to the land. With less competition for water and nutrients, native grass has a better chance to grow back, and the property becomes more functional for everyday use.

It also improves visibility, reduces overcrowding, and allows you to better manage and plan how the land is used moving forward.

Cedar tree releasing pollen
Cedar produces heavy pollen during the winter months, contributing to "cedar fever" across Texas.

Where it's common

Where cedar becomes a problem

Cedar is especially common throughout the Texas Hill Country and surrounding regions. It thrives in rocky soil and unmanaged areas, which makes it one of the most widespread species on rural properties in this part of the state.

Without control, it can quickly spread across acreage and take over land that was once open.

Map of Texas showing cedar distribution across the Hill Country
Cedar is heavily concentrated across Central Texas, including Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country.

What you gain

What you get

MORE CONTROL

Take back control of how your land is used.

BETTER VISIBILITY

See across your property more clearly.

HEALTHIER GROUND

Less competition for water and nutrients.

SIMPLER MANAGEMENT

Easier to maintain and plan long-term.

Take your land back

Don't let cedar take over your property.

Cedar can slowly dominate good land if left alone. Removing it gives you back control, improves how the property functions, and creates a cleaner foundation for whatever comes next — whether that's grazing, recreation, or tackling other invasives like mesquite and prickly pear that often move in once cedar is cleared.

  • Reclaim space you can actually walk, mow, and use.
  • Open sightlines and easier access across the property.
  • Healthier grass and stronger long-term land use.

Curious what cedar removal looks like on your land? Use our Instant Pricing Tool for a ballpark estimate based on acreage, density, and terrain.

Related services

More ways we can help your land.

FORESTRY MULCHING

Clear dense brush and invasive growth efficiently.

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PASTURE MOWING

Maintain open land and keep growth under control.

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WILDLIFE HABITAT & HUNTING TRAIL CLEARING

Cut hunting trails, food plots, and habitat areas across your property.

Explore WILDLIFE HABITAT & HUNTING TRAIL CLEARING

AG EXEMPTION PILE CREATION

Create organized brush piles to support wildlife habitat and help meet ag exemption requirements.

Explore AG EXEMPTION PILE CREATION

Let's take a look at your land!

Tell us what you're working with and what you want done. We'll help you figure out a clear, straightforward plan that fits your property.