About us

The Ironside Family

Owner-operated by Tyler Watts out of Cherryville, NC. A hands-on crew that treats every property like its own.

Our story

Hard work, done right the first time

Ironside Forestry is a land management company based in Cherryville, North Carolina, owned and run by Tyler Watts. Tyler is on the job sites, on the machines and on the phone, so you deal with the person responsible for the work.

What started with forestry mulching on homes and acreage around Lincolnton and Gaston County has grown into work for builders, contractors, towns, airports and DOT projects across North and South Carolina. The approach hasn't changed: show up, do the job right, and leave the property better than we found it.

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Tyler Watts, owner of Ironside Forestry, on one of the mulchers

The Ironside way

What we stand for

Take pride in the work

It's about more than showing up and collecting. Every job gets our best, whether it's a back yard or a runway approach.
Exceed expectations

We aim to leave every property better than you pictured it, and we walk the finished job with you.
Treat it like our own

There are few things more valuable than the land you own. We consider it an honor to work on it.

Equipment

The best tools for the job

CAT 275 XE Land Management

One of CAT's Next Gen compact track loaders built for mulching. We put 1,000 hours on one working with the Caterpillar team.
ASV mulchers with Gyro-Trac heads

Our twin ASV machines run Gyro-Trac GT500HF heads for fine mulch and fast production.
Excavator mulching

Excavator-mounted mulchers reach steep banks, ditches and pond edges without driving on them.

Who we work with

Homeowners to public agencies

We clear lots for custom home builders, team up with local tree services, stump grinders and landscapers, and take on public and commercial work, including: