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Your Local Tree Removal & Wildfire Mitigation Experts in Minnesota

Are you looking for reliable tree removal, wildfire mitigation, land clearing, or brush cutting services in Northern Minnesota? Red Beard Cutting & Clearing is here to help! We specialize in hazardous tree removal, precision tree climbing, fire mitigation, forestry mulching, and defensible space creation to keep your property safe, beautiful, and fire-resistant.With years of experience serving Duluth, the Iron Range, and the North Shore of Lake Superior, our team of highly skilled arborists and land clearing professionals is ready to tackle any project, big or small. Whether you need emergency tree removal, assistance with wildfire prevention, or expert land management, we provide modern, low-impact, and high-volume solutions tailored to your property’s unique needs.

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Why Choose Red Beard Cutting & Clearing?

Certified & Experienced Tree Removal Experts

Our team is fully trained, insured, and equipped with state-of-the-art tools to handle even the most challenging tree removal projects. We specialize in tree climbing, controlled felling, rope rigging, and technical removals for trees in difficult locations, ensuring safe and efficient service every time.

Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space Creation

Wildfire danger in Northern Minnesota is increasing, and property owners need to take proactive steps to reduce their risk. We offer comprehensive wildfire mitigation services, including ladder fuel reduction, brush clearing, and fire-safe landscaping. Whether you’re in Duluth, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, or Grand Marais, we help you comply with NRCS and EQIP program guidelines while enhancing your property’s safety.

Emergency Tree Removal Services

Storms and high winds can leave hazardous trees threatening your home or property. Our 24/7 emergency tree removal services are available throughout Northern Minnesota, including Island Lake, Fish Lake, Pequaywan Lake, and Knife River. If a tree has fallen on your home or power lines, call us immediately for fast and professional service.

Land Clearing, Forestry Mulching & Brush Clearing

Red Beard Cutting & Clearing specializes in large-scale land clearing for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need to clear land for a new build, improve forest health, or create defensible space, we use modern forestry mulching techniques to clear brush, dead trees, and invasive species efficiently while preserving healthy trees.

Areas We Serve

Red Beard Cutting & Clearing proudly serves homeowners, landowners, and businesses across Northern Minnesota, including:

Duluth & Surrounding Areas: Duluth Minnesota, Hermantown Minnesota, Proctor Minnesota, Rice Lake Minnesota, Pike Lake Minnesota, Caribou Lake Minnesota, Grand Lake Minnesota, Fredenberg Minnesota, Island Lake Minnesota, Fish Lake Minnesota, Duluth MN, Hermantown MN, Proctor MN, Rice Lake MN, Pike Lake MN, Caribou Lake MN, Grand Lake MN, Fredenberg MN, Island Lake MN, Fish Lake MN

North Shore & Lake Superior Region: Two Harbors Minnesota, Silver Bay Minnesota, Beaver Bay Minnesota, Knife River Minnesota, Larsmont Minnesota, Finland Minnesota, Little Marais Minnesota, Illgen City Minnesota, Grand Marais Minnesota, Two Harbors MN, Silver Bay MN, Beaver Bay MN, Knife River MN, Larsmont MN, Finland MN, Little Marais MN, Illgen City MN, Grand Marais MN

Iron Range & Inland Areas: Eveleth Minnesota, Gilbert Minnesota, Aurora Minnesota, Hoyt Lakes Minnesota, Biwabik Minnesota, Embarrass Minnesota, Soudan Minnesota, Tower Minnesota, Makinen Minnesota, Palo Minnesota, Brimson Minnesota, Rollins Minnesota, Wales Minnesota, Clover Valley Minnesota, Fairbanks Minnesota, Whiteface Lake Minnesota, Pequaywan Lake Minnesota, Thompson Lake Minnesota, Normanna Township Minnesota, Lakewood Township Minnesota, Duluth Township Minnesota, Eveleth MN, Gilbert MN, Aurora MN, Hoyt Lakes MN, Biwabik MN, Embarrass MN, Soudan MN, Tower MN, Makinen MN, Palo MN, Brimson MN, Rollins MN, Wales MN, Clover Valley MN, Fairbanks MN, Whiteface Lake MN, Pequaywan Lake MN, Thompson Lake MN, Normanna Township MN, Lakewood Township MN, Duluth Township MN.

If you’re unsure whether we serve your area, give us a call! We are always expanding our reach and can provide custom solutions based on your location and tree service needs.

Will Travel For Tree Work

At Red Beard Cutting & Clearing, we don’t let distance stand in the way of getting the job done. No matter how far you are, we’re ready to travel for tree work, bringing our expertise wherever it’s needed. Whether you require a full team with specialized gear and heavy equipment or just need experienced professionals to show up with their own PPE, we have the flexibility to adapt to any project.

Our extensive network of certified and qualified arborists spans the globe, allowing us to assemble elite teams for even the most challenging jobs. We’ve traveled far and wide, taking on tree work in Florida, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Virginia, California, Arizona, and Oklahoma.

No matter the terrain, climate, or complexity of the task, we bring the highest level of professionalism, safety, and efficiency to every job. Whether it’s storm damage cleanup, wildfire mitigation, large-scale land clearing, or technical tree removals in high-risk areas, we have the experience, resources, and manpower to execute with precision. If you need expert tree work done anywhere in the world, we’re the crew that will make it happen.

What services does Red Beard Cutting & Clearing offer?

At Red Beard Cutting & Clearing, we specialize in a range of critical services designed to protect both your property and the surrounding environment. Hazard tree removal is one of our core services, where we safely remove dangerous or diseased trees that pose a risk to homes, structures, and power lines. We use advanced techniques and equipment, including ropes, pulleys, and chainsaws, to ensure these removals are done with precision and safety.

In addition to hazard tree removal, we are experts in wildfire mitigation. We focus on reducing ladder fuels and clearing dead vegetation that could fuel the spread of wildfires, especially in high-risk areas such as lake homes and cabins near forests. Our work helps create defensible spaces around properties to minimize fire risks and protect your home, while also improving the overall health of the landscape.

We also offer comprehensive land clearing services for both residential and commercial properties. Whether it’s for new construction, clearing for agricultural purposes, or enhancing your land’s usability, we clear brush, trees, and overgrowth efficiently, always being mindful of the environment.

Forest management is another vital service we provide. We help landowners maintain healthy forests by identifying and removing invasive species, such as buckthorn, and promoting the growth of native plants. Our forest management techniques ensure that your land remains sustainable, vibrant, and free from harmful pests like the spruce budworm, which can destroy large areas of trees.

By combining these specialized services, we provide comprehensive solutions that not only enhance the beauty of your land but also make it safer and healthier in the long term. Our team works with homeowners, businesses, and municipalities across Northern Minnesota to protect properties, reduce fire risk, and promote sustainable forestry practices.

What areas do you serve?

We operate throughout Northern Minnesota, providing expert hazard tree removal, wildfire mitigation, land clearing, and forest management across St. Louis County, Lake County, and Cook County. Our primary service area includes Duluth, Two Harbors, Grand Marais, Silver Bay, Beaver Bay, Finland, Isabella, and beyond.

We proudly serve communities between Duluth and the Iron Range, east of Highway 53, extending along the North Shore of Lake Superior to Grand Marais. This includes Island Lake, Fish Lake, Pequaywan Lake, Thompson Lake, Normanna Township, Lakewood Township, Duluth Township, Knife River, French River, Palmers, Larsmont, Brimson, Rollins, Wales, Clover Valley, Fairbanks, Whiteface Lake, Pike Lake, Rice Lake, Caribou Lake, Grand Lake, Makinen, and Palo.

We also cover Eveleth, Gilbert, Aurora, Hoyt Lakes, Biwabik, Embarrass, Soudan, and Tower, along with Little Marais, Illgen City, and other remote properties in northeastern Minnesota.If you're outside these areas but need our services, we’ll travel anywhere to help. Whether it’s a remote cabin, a steep lakeside property, or a wildfire-prone forest, our team is ready to take on the challenge and get the job done right.

Do You Offer Free Estimates?

Yes and no. We don’t provide rough estimates because they’re just guesses, and we believe in accuracy and transparency.

However, we do offer free verbal quotes and proposals after evaluating your project.

If you’d like a detailed written quote, something you can hang onto in order to compare apples to apples, we offer that as a paid option, as well. This ensures you get a firm price with clear expectations and multiple options to choose from.

What if I just want a ballpark price?

While we understand the need for budgeting, we don’t deal in vague estimates. We believe in transparency, and the only way to give you an accurate price is through a full evaluation.

How does Red Beard Cutting & Clearing provide quotes?

We don’t just guess a number—we sit down with you, go over all your options, and provide a rock-solid quote based on the work required.

Do you handle trees that have fallen on structures?

Yes, we specialize in emergency tree removals and can safely clear trees from roofs, vehicles, power lines, and other structures. Whether it’s storm damage, high winds, or unexpected tree failure, our team is equipped to respond quickly and efficiently to prevent further damage. We understand the urgency of these situations, which is why we offer priority emergency services to homeowners and businesses in need.

If your property has been affected, we can also assist with direct insurance billing, providing the necessary documentation and working with your insurance company to streamline the claims process. Our goal is to make the removal process as stress-free as possible while ensuring your safety and protecting your property.

What kind of equipment do you use?

We utilize a wide range of specialized equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and low-impact tree removals in even the most challenging locations. Our team is equipped with chainsaws, advanced climbing gear, and precision rigging systems that include ropes, pulleys, and technical rigging gear to carefully dismantle trees in tight spaces without causing unnecessary damage to the surrounding area.

For larger-scale projects, we deploy our excavator with a grapple shear, allowing us to safely and efficiently process trees while minimizing ground disturbance. Whether the job requires technical climbing, precision rigging, or heavy-duty machinery, we have the tools and expertise to handle it.

There is no job too remote or too technical for us to tackle. From steep slopes and lakefront properties to densely wooded areas and hard-to-reach hazard trees, we specialize in removing trees with the utmost precision and care, ensuring minimal impact on the land and maximum safety for your property.

F. A. Q

Frequently Asked

Questions

Our FAQ page provides clear answers to common questioxns about our tree removal, land clearing, and wildfire mitigation services. We explain the difference between estimates and quotes, offering free verbal proposals while providing the option for paid written documentation.