Northern Terrain Management

Built for difficult ground.

Land clearing, jobsite preparation, forestry mulching, grading, drainage, and demolition. Land and site services for residential, commercial, and rural properties throughout the North Bay.

Northern Terrain Management provides land and site services from initial clearing and jobsite preparation through grading, drainage, and demolition. Whether you're preparing for construction, reclaiming overgrown land, improving access, or solving drainage problems, we bring the right equipment and a straightforward approach to the work.

Practical solutions for your property and project.
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What We Do — Services.

From land clearing to site preparation and beyond, we deliver the equipment, experience, and straightforward approach to get the job done right.

Land clearing, site preparation, forestry mulching, drainage, grading, and demolition services.
Northern Terrain Management services including land clearing, site preparation, forestry mulching, drainage, grading, and demolition.
Northern Terrain Management services including land clearing, site preparation, forestry mulching, drainage, grading, and demolition.

See Our work in action.

Forestry Mulching in Action

Before and after land clearing and site cleanup by Northern Terrain Management.
“ ★★★★★

Leonardo was great to work with. He took on our project with short notice and showed up with heavy equipment the next day. The work expanded from demolition to debris removal, clearing brush, trees and blackberry brambles, digging an extensive culvert, and developing a drainage plan to alleviate standing water. Super flexible, efficient, and affordable land maintenance work.

JOHN BORG Bolinas, CA
“ ★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Northern Terrain management on a recent project where I needed prompt service. Leonardo responded quickly, provided reasonable pricing, and completed the work without any issues. I highly recommend his services for your project or property needs.”

SHANK BUILDERS INC. Santa Cruz, CA
“ ★★★★★

I’m happy to recommend Leonardo to those of you needing his excavation services. He recently helped us level and excavate a building site and dig footings in preparation for the foundations of an ADU. His responsiveness to our needs and attention to detail were outstanding. His good nature made him easy to work with. On a scale of 1-5 I’d have to give him a six. Sincerely.

Greg Sternik Marin County, CA
“ ★★★★★

Leonardo was meticulous in excavating a site several feet deep in rocky soil for a cememt building pad. He also dug a French drain through the same impossible soil and later leveled the completed site nicely. Easy to work with, we would give him 5 of 5.

ALPACAS OF MARIN Nicasio, CA
Client Feedback — What Our Clients Say.
Client Feedback — What Our Clients Say.
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We take pride in honest work, clear communication, and delivering results our clients can count on.

Why Northern Terrain Management

We work directly with the owner, from the first site visit through completion. Every property is different, and the goal is to find the most practical way to complete the work efficiently and leave the site ready for its next stage.

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Direct service. Professional equipment. Local experience.

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Owner Operated

Clear communication and direct involvement throughout the project.

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Built for Rural areas

Experience with narrow access, steep ground, dense vegetation, and rural properties.



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Versatile Equipment

Compact enough for difficult sites while capable of serious clearing, grading, and excavation work.

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Tell us about your project.

Send a few details about the property and the work you need done. Photos or videos are helpful for getting a better understanding of the site before scheduling a walkthrough.

Based in: Bolinas, California

Serving: Marin and surrounding areas