Clearing the way after the storm

In the wake of recent storms that swept through our area and a lot of Northern Minnesota…bringing down trees, damaging property and leaving a hefty to-do list behind…many landowners are now facing the tough job of clean-up. When that time comes, having someone reliable, efficient and well-equipped makes all the difference. Brandon Pond of Pond Forestry & Land Solutions is the guy to call.

Brandon has been busy, especially now in the Bemidji area, helping residents and landowners clean up after last weekend’s storms and hurricane-force winds. But his work isn’t just about storm response. Brandon is equipped for all kinds of land solutions, from forestry projects to property improvements. With his wide range of equipment and land management expertise, he serves a wide stretch of Northern Minnesota, including right here in our neck of the woods.

One of Brandon’s go-to tools this time of year is his Skidsteer with a Harley Rake, which is a powerhouse for land prep. Whether you're looking to install a new lawn, restore a deer plot, level out your driveway or prep an area for reseeding, the Harley Rake gets it done.

In addition to the Harley Rake, Brandon also puts his forestry mulcher to good use, which is perfect for quickly clearing thick brush, small trees and overgrown vegetation. It not only clears the land but grinds up what it cuts and spreads the mulch evenly across the ground. This is a game-changer for anyone prepping land for building, improving trails, managing habitat or restoring pasture.

Based out of Solway, Brandon brings his equipment to you, traveling throughout Northern Minnesota to tackle a wide range of land projects. Whether you need help with forestry mulching, brush mowing, shooting lanes, property thinning or land clearing, he brings the know-how and a strong work ethic to every project.

Call Brandon at 218-556-5519 to talk about those project needs. Be sure to also follow Pond Forestry & Land Solutions on Facebook to see more of his work in action. The page is full of great pictures, equipment highlights and different projects, including some where he recently created a horse arena that took over 100 loads of gravel to complete. If you’re into land improvements or just seeing what’s possible with the right tools, be sure to check it out.

Pictured above are before-and-after shots of an area that was cleared of downed trees.