Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) in Northeast Kansas

Wildlife-Focused Timber Stand Improvement for Northeast Kansas Land

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Timber Stand Improvement for Wildlife & Habitat

OEM Earthworks provides professional timber stand improvement (TSI) services in Northeast Kansas, helping rural landowners improve forest health, increase wildlife use, and restore balance to overgrown timber stands. OEM Earthworks serves properties throughout Northeast Kansas, including the Topeka and Lawrence areas.

Our approach to TSI is built around wildlife-driven forest habitat management, not one-size-fits-all timber work.

Timber stand improvement involves selective clearing and enhancement to improve how a forest functions over time. OEM Earthworks focuses on TSI practices that:

  • Reduce overcrowded or low-value trees

  • Improve sunlight penetration to the forest floor

  • Increase native browse and understory growth

  • Support healthier, more diverse timber stands

Proper TSI turns dense, stagnant timber into productive wildlife habitat.

How We Approach Timber Stand Improvement

  • OEM Earthworks performs timber thinning for wildlife using a selective approach tailored to Northeast Kansas forest conditions.

    Our selective clearing services are designed to:

    • Remove undesirable or invasive tree species

    • Open travel corridors and edge habitat

    • Improve stand structure without overcutting

    • Preserve valuable trees while improving habitat

    Every timber stand is evaluated individually to ensure the right balance of removal and retention.

  • Increasing sunlight is one of the most effective ways to improve forest habitat. Through targeted TSI work, OEM Earthworks helps landowners:

    • Increase sunlight reaching the forest floor

    • Promote native grasses, forbs, and woody browse

    • Improve food availability for deer and other wildlife

    • Encourage long-term regeneration of desirable species

    These improvements create immediate and lasting benefits for wildlife.

  • TSI is an investment in long-term forest health, especially in the variable soils and rolling terrain common across Northeast Kansas. OEM Earthworks designs projects that:

    • Reduce stress on remaining trees

    • Improve resistance to disease and decline

    • Support natural regeneration cycles

    • Create more resilient timber stands

    Our goal is forest improvement that continues delivering results for years to come.

  • OEM Earthworks specializes in forest habitat management in Northeast Kansas, with a focus on:

    • Deer habitat improvement

    • Woodland and edge habitat creation

    • Bedding and travel corridor enhancement

    • Integration with food plots and water habitat

    TSI work often complements other land management services to create a balanced, functional property.

Service Area

OEM Earthworks provides timber stand improvement services within a 1.5-hour radius of Meriden, Kansas.

We serve farms, ranches, rural landowners, and CRP properties across Jefferson County, Shawnee County, Douglas County, Osage County, and parts of Jackson and Leavenworth Counties.

Not sure if you're in our range? Contact us and we’ll let you know!

  • Meriden, KS

  • Topeka, KS

  • Lawrence, KS

  • Holton, KS

  • Perry, KS

  • Oskaloosa, KS

  • Valley Falls, KS

  • Ozawkie, KS

  • Hoyt, KS

  • Winchester, KS

  • McLouth, KS

  • Carbondale, KS

  • Burlingame, KS

  • Overbrook, KS

  • Osage City, KS

  • Baldwin City, KS

  • Tecumseh, KS

  • Easton, KS

  • Lecompton, KS

  • And surrounding rural communities in northeast Kansas

 

Why Choose OEM Earthworks?

We restore land in a way that makes sense for Northeast Kansas - and keeps working for years to come.

Locally Owned

We are been locally owned and operated out of Meriden, Kansas since 2021. We use reliable equipment and experienced operators to get the work done.

Rural Focus

Experience with wildlife-focused land management and knowledge of Northeast Kansas forest conditions

Straightforward Prices

Every project is different. We give you straightforward pricing, and honest communication for your peace of mind.

Work Done Right

Practical, long-term improvement methods and selective, habitat-driven timber improvement practices.

Reviews from Satisfied Landowners

  • “This week we discovered that we had an under ground leak in our water service line. Cody with OEM Earthworks responded to us the very same afternoon with an estimate and availability. Cody is a fantastic guy, and we always enjoy working with him. Give OEM a call and support local, family business.”

    S H ~ Google

  • “We could not be more happy with the land clearing services provided by Cody. It was important to us to get as much land cleared as possible on our budget and Cody did just that. He did not waste any time and was able to meet all our expectations. He cleared AS MUCH land possible for the 8 hours of work billed. We will absolutely hire him again in the future.”

    Shelby Brouhard ~ Google

  • “I hired OEM Earthworks to mulch brush, fill ditch crossings with chunk rock, and even move some deer blinds. They are respectful, punctual, efficient, and have fair prices. Highly recommend.”

    Michael Kucenic ~ Google

  • “These guys are awesome. We had a gate damaged that a post needed to be pulled and reset. They were able to get it fixed and working correctly in a timely manner. I will definitely use them for more projects in the future.”

    Chris Ireland ~ Google

  • "Super knowledgeable, friendly and very competitive price. Absolutely will use these guys again. My pasture looks great!"

    Triny Beckman ~ Google

Request a Timber Stand Improvement Quote

If you’re planning timber stand improvement in Northeast Kansas, need forest habitat management, or want timber thinning for wildlife, OEM Earthworks is ready to help.

Contact us today to discuss your timber project and request a quote.