Bigfoot Forestry, LLC, a land management and forestry mulching company based in South Carolina, celebrates its fifth anniversary. The milestone recognizes half a decade of reliable service to homeowners and landowners and honors a team-built approach that blends practical fieldwork with a customer-centered culture.
Founded in 2020, Bigfoot Forestry emerged during a time of global uncertainty, as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted homeowners to reimagine and invest in their outdoor spaces. While many businesses faced disruption, Bigfoot Forestry found clarity in purpose. “People realized that no matter what happens, they’ll always have their homes, their families. That’s the foundation of our culture. We focused on helping families reclaim their outdoor spaces, not just for aesthetics, but for connection,” founder Benjamin Bartnikowski shares.
The business focused initially on residential projects, transforming overgrown lots into safe, usable yards for family gatherings, play areas, and modest landscape features. That practical, customer-first beginning started with a single machine and one crew and has evolved into a dynamic enterprise with a growing fleet and expanding reach. Bigfoot Forestry now serves a diverse range of communities, from inland neighborhoods to coastal regions, reflecting its commitment to accessible, thoughtful land management.
The firm’s work spans forestry mulching and brush removal, stump grinding, land clearing, excavation and grading, demolition and yard cleanups, drainage solutions, and specialized trail clearing for geological testing and site access. Bigfoot Forestry favors mulching methods that manage vegetation in place, minimize waste, and reduce hauling, while remaining equipped to perform heavier excavation and grading when projects require it. To support this range, the company invests in top-tier equipment so crews can complete jobs efficiently and leave sites tidy.
A defining operational challenge was earning reliability in a sector where expectations varied. Bigfoot Forestry framed the obstacle as resetting what customers could expect: prompt callbacks, punctual arrival, and clean, complete work. “We knew early on that consistency would set us apart. That’s not flashy, but it builds trust. Integrity guides every job we take and every schedule we set. We also treat our clients like neighbors, not transactions. That mindset helped us stay steady through some unpredictable years,” Bartnikowski says.
That emphasis on process and performance laid the groundwork for franchising. Bigfoot Forestry now offers a turnkey franchise package. Machines are delivered on trailers with attachments, a proprietary operating system, in-house onboarding and ongoing training, and a centralized digital platform that consolidates leads, client records, and marketing.
“We’re happy to share that we’ve recently welcomed our first franchise partners, including operators near Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A campaign has generated substantial interest, and additional openings are progressing in markets such as Texas and Tennessee,” Bartnikowski shares.
For five years, Bigfoot Forestry has transformed overgrown land into functional spaces, restoring yards, improving access, and strengthening communities. Homeowners enjoy peace of mind, developers gain reliable access, and franchise owners drive local investment. As the company celebrates this milestone, it remains focused on expanding services and supporting new franchises while staying true to its founding values of family, integrity, and respect.