Rolling karst topography underlain by Ocala Limestone creates a landscape of sinkholes, springs, and limestone outcrops. The eastern third falls within the Ocala National Forest with deep sand ridges and scrub habitat. TreeShop LLC provides professional land clearing, forestry mulching, and site preparation across Marion County County — serving Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Silver Springs, The Villages (part), and 5 more communities.
Horse farm pasture expansion and fence line clearing, residential subdivision development in the Ocala metro fringe, recreational and hunting property improvements within Ocala NF buffer areas, commercial pad clearing along US 441 and I-75 corridors, conversion of former citrus groves to residential or equestrian use, and driveway and homesite preparation on rural 5-20 acre tracts.
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.
Rolling karst topography underlain by Ocala Limestone creates a landscape of sinkholes, springs, and limestone outcrops. The eastern third falls within the Ocala National Forest with deep sand ridges and scrub habitat. Central Marion features the famous horse country — gently rolling improved pastures on fertile clayey soils. Western sections transition to the Dunnellon area along the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers with hardwood hammocks and floodplain forests.
Continued population growth in Ocala metro area and The Villages southern expansion, horse industry requiring cleared and maintained pasture, affordable land prices drawing retirees and remote workers, I-75 corridor commercial development, tourism infrastructure around Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs, and conversion of aging citrus land to higher-value uses.
Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs are first-magnitude springs with designated springshed protection zones limiting impervious surface and requiring stormwater BMP compliance. Ocala National Forest boundaries require 200-foot management buffers. Karst geology means surface water rapidly infiltrates to the Floridan Aquifer, making erosion control during clearing critical. Marion County has a comprehensive plan with environmental overlay districts around major springs.
Soil: The Ocala series (sandy over limestone) and associated Candler fine sands dominate uplands. Horse country pastures sit on Pedro-Zuber complex soils with clay subsoil that retains moisture. Jumper and Sparr fine sands occur in flatwoods areas. Limestone is frequently encountered within 2-4 feet of the surface across central Marion, affecting root structure and equipment operations.
Get a free on-site estimate from TreeShop LLC. Owner Jeremiah Anderson will walk your property and provide transparent T&M pricing for your project.
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Marion County Land Development Code requires a development review for clearing over 1 acre in most zoning districts. Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs Protection Zones impose additional stormwater and impervious surface restrictions. Standard gopher tortoise surveys required on sandhill parcels. SJRWMD or SWFWMD permits depending on drainage basin (county straddles both districts). Agricultural and silvicultural operations receive broad exemptions under Florida's Right to Farm Act.
Land clearing services in Marion County County