Shadywood Land Restoration Services
🌱 Land Restoration Services
Restoring Minnesota land, one project — and one season — at a time.
When invasive species take over a property, they don’t just look bad — they change the entire ecosystem. They crowd out native trees, damage wildlife habitat, block sightlines, and make your land harder (and more expensive) to maintain over time.
Shadywood Tree Experts helps reverse that damage with long-term land restoration that brings your property back to life. Whether you’re a homeowner, an HOA, or managing public land, we create a multi-year restoration plan that removes invasive species and allows native vegetation to thrive again.
And we’re not talking theory — we’re currently contracted on a 3-year restoration project removing buckthorn, honeysuckle, and other woody invasives from the Innsbruck Park area. This project gives our team the chance to do what we do best: restore land the right way, with a clear plan and long-term care.
🌿 What Land Restoration Includes
1. Invasive Brush Removal (Year 1–2)
We cut and remove dense invasive growth — mainly buckthorn and honeysuckle — using controlled techniques that protect native trees.
Cutting stems 3–5 ft above ground
Clearing branches and regrowth
Stripping small invasive stems
Managing and removing brush piles (no mess left behind)
2. Herbicide Treatments Done the Right Way
Not every invasive stays dead after cutting — these species love to grow back. That’s why professional herbicide treatment is essential.
We apply:
Basal bark treatment in winter
Cut-stump herbicide immediately after cutting
Foliar treatments in certain situations
These steps stop the plant at the root and prevent regrowth.
3. Forestry Mowing
For large or overgrown areas, we bring in machinery to mow down thick invasive vegetation.
Clears big sections quickly
Helps native species get sunlight again
Reduces future maintenance costs
4. Long-Term Site Monitoring
Invasive seedbanks can last years in the soil. That’s why restoration is a multi-year commitment.
Across a 3-year project, we return:
To treat regrowth
To remove new germination
To keep the site on track toward full recovery
5. Site Cleanup & Environmental Protection
Throughout the process, we:
Keep trails and public areas clear
Ensure debris never impacts surrounding properties
Follow herbicide safety, signage, and reporting requirements
Protect native trees, pollinators, and wildlife
Our 3-Year Restoration Project: Innsbruck Park
Project Goals
Remove buckthorn, honeysuckle, and other woody invasive species
Restore habitat for native vegetation and wildlife
Improve visibility, safety, and trail access
Ensure long-term ecological recovery through seasonal treatments
Why Multi-Year Matters
Buckthorn and honeysuckle don’t give up easily. They resprout aggressively, and their seeds can sit in the soil for years.
Our multi-year approach ensures we’re not just removing the current growth — we’re breaking the cycle entirely.
Project Duration
December 2025–December 2028 (3 years)
Treat, monitor, repeat… until the land is truly restored.