Know what is listed
See the Colorado noxious weed list. Both species can spread along ditches and pastures if left alone.
Tree service in Loma, CO: Acreage-sized tree work
Loma property owners can get tree removal, windbreak work, Russian olive and tamarisk clearing, and stump grinding quoted through GJ Tree Co. Loma is rural Mesa County acreage near the Colorado River and irrigation canals, so jobs often run larger, with brush, equipment access and disposal to plan.
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Russian olive and tamarisk are your job
Out here, invasive trees come with a responsibility. Colorado lists Russian olive and tamarisk as List B noxious weeds, and Mesa County's plan says managing them is ultimately each landowner's responsibility. Cutting alone often is not enough, because they can resprout, so the plan needs to cover the stumps from the start.
Plan for the stump
Grinding, repeat cutting or treatment by a licensed applicator. Ask which the crew recommends for your site, and why.
Talk to the county
Mesa County's weed plan sets out how it works, and the county can tell you what applies to your property.
Windbreaks
Old rows that have seen better days
Many Loma homesteads have old windbreak rows of Siberian elm and cottonwood, and they tend to fail in pieces. CSU Extension calls Siberian elm brittle, so dead tops and split unions are common. Renewing a row in stages keeps some wind protection while you plant its replacement, rather than clearing everything at once.
Source: CSU Extension, Elm Trees
Before the crew comes
Planning a bigger job
On acreage, most of the savings are in the planning. A clear map, a known easement and a decision about chips can shorten the job a lot. Hauling is often what makes a rural quote climb, so chipping on site is worth asking about wherever the ground and your plans allow it.
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Map what goes
Flag or photograph the trees and patches you want gone, and just as importantly, what stays.
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Check the easements
Ditch and canal banks may belong to an irrigation company. Ask before anyone clears them.
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Plan the access
Gates, soft ground and crossings decide what equipment can reach the work. Walk it with the crew.
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Decide on disposal
Chip on site, stack firewood or haul away. Each one changes the price, so get it in writing.
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Plan the follow-up
Resprouts are likely on Russian olive and tamarisk. Decide who checks back, and when.
Short answers
Loma tree questions, answered first
Weeds, acreage, ditches and windbreaks.
Who has to deal with Russian olive and tamarisk on my Loma acreage?
Ultimately, the landowner. Mesa County's noxious weed plan says it is each landowner's responsibility to manage listed noxious weeds on their property, under state and county rules. Both trees are on Colorado's List B. The county's own crews have limits, so talk to Mesa County Weed and Pest about a realistic plan.
How is acreage brush clearing priced?
By the site, so expect a walk-through. Density, access, how far material needs to travel and whether it gets chipped on site or hauled decide the number. We don't publish a range for it, because it varies so much by site. A walk-through and a clear map of what you want cleared will get you a real, written price.
Can I clear brush along an irrigation ditch?
Check with the ditch company before anyone cuts. Ditch and canal banks often sit on an easement held by an irrigation company, which may have its own rules or do its own maintenance. Find out who holds yours, get any permission in writing if you can, and show the crew exactly where the easement runs.
Should I replace an old windbreak or keep pruning it?
Look at how much of it is still sound. Old rows of Siberian elm and cottonwood often have dead tops and split unions, and CSU Extension calls Siberian elm brittle. Removing the worst trees in stages and replanting alongside keeps some wind protection while new trees grow. A walk down the row usually makes the answer clear.
Send the details
Get a tree service quote in Loma
Tell us what you want cleared and how to reach it. We follow up with next steps and a written price.
What happens next
- 1 Send the details What the tree is doing, where it is, and a photo or two if you have them.
- 2 We follow up You hear back the way you asked, with next steps.
- 3 Price in writing You see it before a saw starts, and the yes or no stays with you.
What helps us price it
- A photo of the whole tree and one of the problem
- Roughly how tall it is and how thick the trunk is
- What it could hit: a roof, a fence or power lines
- How a truck gets there, and how wide your gate is
- Whether you also want the stump ground and the wood hauled
If a tree is on a power line or anyone is hurt, call 911 or your electric utility first.
Tree services available in Loma
Tree removal
Dead, leaning or too close to the house.
Tree trimming and pruning
Deadwood, heavy limbs and clearance.
Stump grinding
Ground below grade, ready to replant.
Storm and emergency tree service
Who to call first, and what comes next.
Tree health and disease
Yellow leaves, dead limbs, beetles and cankers.
Cabling and bracing
Support for a weak fork or a heavy limb.
Land clearing
Lots, brush, Russian olive and tamarisk.
Wildfire mitigation
Thinning and cleanup around the home.
Guides and tools: Grand Valley tree guide, Tree permit and HOA checker, Tree removal cost estimator, Storm alerts and damage help.
Nearby towns we serve
Loma sits at the far west end of the valley, just past Fruita.