Cogongrass, Brazilian pepper, and Caesar weed are the leading invasive threats across Hernando County, with cogongrass particularly entrenched along roadsides, utility easements, and disturbed parcels throughout Spring Hill and the Brooksville area. Our targeted mechanical removal eliminates these species while protecting the native scrub and sandhill vegetation that supports listed species on the Ridge. Serving Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Ridge Manor, and 4 more communities across Hernando County County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
The Brooksville Ridge supports one of the southernmost Florida scrub-jay populations, and invasive species encroachment into scrub habitat directly threatens this isolated population. Property owners on ridge parcels may be required to manage invasives as a condition of development approval. Beyond the ecological imperative, cogongrass is also a fire hazard — it burns hotter than native groundcover and can carry fire to structures, making removal a practical safety measure on wildland-urban interface lots.
Pronounced karst landscape with the Brooksville Ridge running north-south through the county's interior, creating some of the highest elevations on the Florida peninsula (up to 300 feet). Sinkholes, caves, and solution valleys are common features. The western coastal lowlands slope gradually toward the Gulf of Mexico through salt marsh and tidal creek systems. Eastern Hernando transitions to lower flatwoods and the Withlacoochee River floodplain. Sand pine scrub occupies the highest and driest ridge positions.
Residential subdivision clearing in the Spring Hill growth corridor, individual lot clearing on Brooksville Ridge properties, commercial development along US 19 and SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard), rural homesite clearing in eastern Ridge Manor and Masaryktown areas, scrub and sandhill habitat mitigation clearing, fire fuel reduction on wildland-urban interface parcels, and clearing overgrown lots in existing Spring Hill subdivisions. Rapid residential construction in Spring Hill driven by Tampa Bay metro affordability refugees, Suncoast Parkway extension improving access and driving commercial development, Brooksville Ridge infill development on remaining vacant parcels, continued outward growth of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, retiree community expansion, and infrastructure upgrades (road widening, water/sewer extension) opening new areas to building.
We assess your Hernando County County property in person — evaluating terrain, vegetation density, and equipment access to deliver an accurate T&M quote.
Clear scope, timeline, and expectations documented in our Master Service Agreement before any equipment rolls. No surprises, no hidden charges.
CAT track loaders and 20+ ton excavators mobilize to your Hernando County County site. Production-grade equipment means faster timelines and cleaner results.
Owner Jeremiah Anderson walks the finished project with you to confirm every detail meets expectations before we close out the job.
Weeki Wachee Springs is a first-magnitude spring with designated springshed protection requiring enhanced stormwater treatment. The Chassahowitzka Springs group to the south has similar protections. Chinsegut Hill and associated conservation lands preserve scrub and sandhill habitat on the Brooksville Ridge. Coastal areas fall within the Coastal High Hazard Area with density restrictions. Sinkhole activity is among the highest in Florida, influencing building setbacks and stormwater design. SWFWMD's Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area applies.
Protected species: Hernando County County is home to Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) — Brooksville Ridge population, Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus), Short-tailed snake (Lampropeltis extenuata), Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus), West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in Weeki Wachee and coastal rivers. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near Weeki Wachee River, Withlacoochee River, Chassahowitzka River, Mud River, Crews Lake, Spring Lake, Aripeka tidal creeks may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: Brooksville and Hernando fine sands on the well-drained limestone ridge. Nobleton and Blichton loamy sands where limestone is near the surface. Quartzipsamments and Candler sands on deep sand ridge crests. Myakka and EauGallie fine sands in poorly drained flatwoods of eastern sections. Wulfert muck and tidal soils along the Gulf coast. The Brooksville Ridge produces the most variable subsurface conditions — limestone may be at 6 inches or 10 feet depending on exact position on the ridge.
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Invasive Species Removal in Hernando County County