About Branch Manager

Central Virginia’s Trusted Forestry Mulching & Land Reclamation Specialists
5.0 Rating
Licensed & insured
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Industrial Equipment

The Branch Manager Story

Branch Manager was born because we know what it’s like to watch your own land become overgrown. Invasive plants and thick brush took over our property, making the woods feel unsafe and hard for our family to enjoy. What should have been peaceful land felt like a tangled jungle.

That experience is what drives our work today. We help Virginia landowners reclaim their property through forestry mulching, trail cutting, fence line clearing, selective clearing, and invasive removal so they can create safer, cleaner, and more usable spaces for their families, homes, and future plans.

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Trusted by Central Virginia Homeowners

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Kenneth Fore

The team showed up on time and were very professional from start to finish! Walked through before, during and after completion to make sure that I was happy with results!! Before and after pictures say it all!!! Thanks for a job well done!!

Branch Manager did a fantastic job of communicating and keeping appointments.Phil is very personable, does what he says he’s going to do when he says he’s going to do it. Job was done very professionally.

They came out, took their time, finished it the way I wanted it done. Quality work and it was a pleasure to have professionals on or property while they worked!!

We hired Branch Manager for bamboo cleaning, Phil and Sam did fantastic job. Not only did they clean the requested areas, they went above and beyond to clean the surroundings and make my yard look completely renewed. I already recommended them to all my coworkers, so get ready to get busy fellas!

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Laura Jaynes

The Branch Manager team were absolutely awesome! We couldn't be happier with the forestry and land clearing work this team did for us. From start to finish, both Phil and Sam were professional, courteous, dependable, and extremely hardworking. They did everything they said they would do and truly went above and beyond our expectations. What really impressed us was their attention to detail. They didn't just complete the land clearing and call it done. They took the extra time to clean everything up beautifully, Sam even took the time to weedeat around our fence and picked up pieces of wood.

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Andrew Williams

Excellent experience with Branch Manager and its owner Phil. They brought in a skid steer with a mulching head to clear lots of downed trees and heavy piles of debris from our property. The owner/operator was highly skilled & we are blown away by the transformation of our property. They went above and beyond, and our property has never looked better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND… outstanding work and worth every penny !!

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H.F.

Great experience! It’s always great to do business with honest, ethical individuals like Phil.They deliver. No surprises, no BS, just easy going transactions and the opportunity to establish healthy business relationships.Plus, he served our country, and knowing that Branch Manager is veteran owned made it a no brainer for me.

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Lisa McDermott

Phil was great! He arrived quick for the estimate and gave a good price. We were scheduled quick and ha arrived as scheduled and did a GREAT job. I will definitely recommend.

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We’re Landowners. We understand the frustration.

Hey, I'm Phil, and I started Branch Manager because I've been in your shoes.

When we bought our property in Central Virginia, it was buried under thick brush, fallen trees, and overgrowth. We couldn't safely enjoy the land we'd worked so hard to own.

I spent weekends trying to clear it by hand with little progress. Then I discovered forestry mulching. In just two days, our property was transformed into a space we could finally use again.

That's why I started Branch Manager—to help other landowners reclaim their property without the backbreaking work. We'd be honored to help you do the same.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you’re not happy with the result, we come back and fix it for free. No questions, no runaround.

Why Work With Branch Manager

Get your land cleared fast , Efficiently, and stress-free.
We’re Specialists, Not Generalists

We don't mow lawns or trim trees. We are 100% focused on forestry mulching and land clearing.

Our prices are transparent

You’ll get a fixed price upfront—no daily charges, no surprise add-ons.

Industrial Equipment

We use industrial-grade equipment to efficiently handle tight spaces, wooded lots, and tough terrain.

Owner-Operated Quality

You work directly with the operator—no crews, no handoffs, no shortcuts.

How To get Started

A simple, efficient process that transforms your land in days, not weeks.
01
Site visit

We evaluate brush density, terrain, and access points

02
Clear the land

Our machine grind brush, saplings, and small trees into mulch

03
Enjoy your property

The area is cleared, walkable, mowable, and ready for immediate use

Committed to delivering 5 Star Service

Branch Manager is a veteran-owned and operated business.

Whether you have 1 acre or 20 acres, our skilled team and professional-grade equipment are here to help you with land clearing, forestry mulching services—including trail cutting, hillside mulching, fence line clearing, invasive growth removal, selective clearing, and lot clearing needs. We bring the skills, crews, and specialized equipment to help you improve the value of your Virginia land.

Our guarantee: We are not finished until you are 100% happy with the results and confident enough to leave us a 5 star Google review!

Licensed & Insured

Your property is handled with care, so you can move forward with confidence.

5-star Service

On-time, responsive, and fully committed to getting you the results you want.

Fast & Professional

We’re prepared, fast, and thorough. Most projects are completed in a few days.

Our Core Values

When you hire Branch Manager, you’re not just hiring someone to clear land—you’re working with a team that treats your property like it’s our own. We don’t leave until your land is clean, usable, and done right.

Integrity

Transparency

Excellence

Community

The Crew Behind The Clearing

Real people doing real work (plus one very opinionated supervisor)
Phillip Sherwood

If he's not behind the controls of a forestry mulcher, you'll probably find him exploring the woods, spending time at the shooting range, or cooking up a great meal for his family. Phil enjoys working with his hands, being outdoors, and making the most of time with the people he loves.

Carla Sherwood

Carla is the creative mind behind Branch Manager's marketing, branding, and social media. When she's not dreaming up new ideas for the business, you'll probably find her baking something delicious or diving into her next entrepreneurial project.

Kenai Sherwood

Kenai is our official Branch Manager, loyal mascot, and four-legged supervisor. His favorite things are outdoor adventures, truck rides, and keeping a close eye on the crew—unless the neighbor's cows steal his attention.

Let’s Get Started On Your Land

See exactly what should be cleared on your property, how long it will take, and what it will cost—so you only pay for the work that matters.