Hendry County straddles the agricultural heartland of south-central Florida, stretching from the Caloosahatchee River on the north to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and western Everglades on the south. The northern half is dominated by sugarcane fields and citrus groves on flat, organically enriched soils, while the southern half transitions into pine flatwoods, wet prairie, and cypress strands. TreeShop LLC provides professional land clearing, forestry mulching, and site preparation across Hendry County — serving LaBelle, Clewiston, Harlem, Port LaBelle, Felda, and 1 more communities.
Agricultural clearing dominates Hendry County—sugarcane field preparation, citrus grove renovation, and conversion between crop types generate the largest volume of clearing work. US Sugar Corporation and Florida Crystals operate tens of thousands of acres in the county, with periodic needs for ditch bank clearing, field-edge maintenance, and access road construction. Residential clearing centers on LaBelle's growing community and the gradual buildout of Montura Ranch Estates, where property owners face significant challenges building on poorly drained lots. Cattle ranching on the county's western prairies requires ongoing pasture maintenance and fence-line reclamation.
Forestry mulcher heads grind trees, brush, and woody vegetation up to 8 inches in diameter. Mulch stays on-site as ground cover — no hauling, no burning.
Full-scale clearing with excavators and track loaders. Standard full loadout at $5,000/day, finish and detail work at $2,875/day. Complete site preparation for construction or development.
High-capacity rotary mowing for overgrown fields, pastures, and grassy lots. Ideal for tall grass, weeds, and light brush that doesn't require forestry mulching equipment.
Below-grade stump removal for build-ready or landscape-ready sites. $450 minimum per visit. Most stumps take 15-30 minutes depending on size and root structure.
Quarterly to annual regrowth control for previously cleared properties. Scheduled return visits with forestry mulching or mowing equipment to protect your clearing investment.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
Restore overgrown pasture and agricultural land to productive use. Mulch the overgrowth, grind stumps at grade, and leave a surface ready for seeding or fencing.
Site grading, drainage swales, retention areas, foundation prep, driveway cuts, and earth moving. Proper water management for Florida's flat terrain and high water table.
Complete removal of land clearing debris through hauling, on-site burning, chipping, or grinding. We handle the full lifecycle — clear the land, then clean it up.
Hendry County straddles the agricultural heartland of south-central Florida, stretching from the Caloosahatchee River on the north to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and western Everglades on the south. The northern half is dominated by sugarcane fields and citrus groves on flat, organically enriched soils, while the southern half transitions into pine flatwoods, wet prairie, and cypress strands. LaBelle sits on a modest bluff above the Caloosahatchee, one of the few elevated points in the county. Clewiston, the self-proclaimed sweetest town in America, anchors the eastern county adjacent to Lake Okeechobee's southwestern shore. Montura Ranch Estates in the south is a sprawling 1960s-era subdivision of 10,000 platted lots on former wetland prairie.
Hendry County's agricultural economy generates consistent clearing demand tied to crop cycles, grove renovation, and field infrastructure maintenance. LaBelle has experienced modest residential growth as workers in Lee County's construction industry seek affordable housing east of I-75. Montura Ranch Estates, despite its drainage challenges, continues to attract buyers building on lots that were originally sold sight-unseen in the 1960s. The ongoing Caloosahatchee River restoration project creates periodic right-of-way and riparian clearing needs.
Hendry County's environmental regulations are shaped by its position between Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades ecosystem. The South Florida Water Management District closely regulates water levels and agricultural discharges throughout the county. Clearing in or adjacent to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation requires coordination with tribal authorities. The Florida bonneted bat, one of the rarest mammals in North America, has been documented in the county, triggering U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation for projects in suitable habitat. Crested caracara nesting territories dot the county's open rangelands and require buffers during nesting season. The Caloosahatchee River is designated as critical habitat for the West Indian manatee.
Soil: The sugarcane lands south and east of Clewiston sit on Pahokee, Lauderhill, and Terra Ceia muck soils—deep organic soils formed from ancient lake-bottom sediments that are among the most productive agricultural soils in Florida. The LaBelle area features Pineda and Riviera fine sands along the Caloosahatchee floodplain, while upland ridges support Immokalee and Oldsmar fine sands. Montura Ranch Estates is underlain by Basinger and Margate fine sands, poorly drained soils that flood extensively during wet season and pose significant challenges for residential development.
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Hendry County's local permitting framework is relatively streamlined compared to coastal counties, with land-clearing permits required primarily for properties within the LaBelle and Clewiston municipal limits. However, South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permits apply to nearly all clearing activities given the county's extensive wetlands and its role in the Everglades watershed. Agricultural operations benefit from state-level exemptions for normal farming activities, but conversion of wetlands to new agricultural use requires full permitting. The Army Corps of Engineers maintains jurisdiction over activities affecting the Caloosahatchee River and its navigable tributaries.
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