Invasive species removal in Okeechobee County concentrates on Brazilian pepper along waterways, cogongrass in pasture and road margins, and melaleuca in low-lying areas. We clear invasive stands while preserving native cabbage palm hammocks and cypress domes that provide shade and wildlife value. Serving Okeechobee, Basinger, Fort Drum, Cypress Quarters, and 1 more communities across Okeechobee County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
Taylor Creek and Nubbin Slough carry nutrient-laden water into Lake Okeechobee, and Brazilian pepper's colonization of their banks worsens erosion and degrades water quality. Cogongrass displaces native and improved pasture grasses, reducing forage value and creating fire hazards. SFWMD and county-funded invasive management programs provide cost-share opportunities for ranchers willing to address these species on their properties.
Flat cattle country stretching from Lake Okeechobee's northern shore to the Kissimmee Prairie, characterized by improved and native pasture, cypress domes, wet prairies, cabbage palm hammocks, and scattered pine flatwoods. The landscape is shaped by water -- seasonal flooding, the Kissimmee River floodplain restoration, and the lake's massive influence on local hydrology and land use.
Cattle ranch fence line clearing and pasture improvement, rural homesite preparation on 5-40 acre parcels, hunting camp access road clearing, drainage ditch maintenance for agricultural operations, invasive species control on ranch boundaries, and site preparation for agricultural infrastructure like barns, corrals, and hay storage. The cattle industry remains the primary economic engine, and ranchers constantly battle woody encroachment on pasture. Kissimmee River restoration is altering drainage patterns and creating new land management needs on adjacent properties. Recreational land purchases for hunting camps and weekend retreats drive clearing demand on smaller parcels. Solar farm development on low-productivity pasture is emerging as a new clearing category. Lake Okeechobee water management projects generate large-scale earth-moving contracts.
We assess your Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee 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.
Lake Okeechobee dominates the county's environmental framework. The South Florida Water Management District exercises jurisdiction over virtually all land use decisions affecting water quality and quantity in the lake's watershed. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park protects nearly 54,000 acres of dry prairie -- one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. Audubon's crested caracara, a federally threatened raptor that nests in open pasture, triggers survey requirements on cattle ranches throughout the county. The ongoing Kissimmee River Restoration Project is reshaping hydrology across the northern county.
Protected species: Okeechobee County is home to Audubon's crested caracara, Everglade snail kite, Wood stork, Florida sandhill crane, Gopher tortoise, Eastern indigo snake, Florida burrowing owl, Kissimmee mallow (plant), Okeechobee gourd (plant), Florida grasshopper sparrow. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near Lake Okeechobee, Kissimmee River, Taylor Creek, Nubbin Slough, Otter Creek, Fish Slough, Pool D of Kissimmee River Restoration, C-38 Canal (channelized Kissimmee) may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: Basinger fine sand -- named for the local community -- typifies the county's poorly drained flatwoods soils with a water table that fluctuates dramatically between wet and dry seasons. Myakka and Immokalee fine sands dominate the flatwoods, while Floridana and Riviera soils appear in sloughs and low areas. Organic muck soils (Okeelanta and Terra Ceia series) border the lake and major drainage channels, supporting the richest agricultural production but also the highest water management challenges.
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Invasive Species Removal in Okeechobee County