Camphor trees, coral ardisia, air potato vine, and skunk vine have established dense populations across Marion County, particularly in the mesic hammocks and disturbed areas around Silver Springs and along the Oklawaha River corridor. Our selective removal targets these species while preserving the native hardwood canopy that defines Marion's landscape character. Serving Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Silver Springs, and 6 more communities across Marion County County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
Marion County sits at a crossroads where temperate and subtropical Florida overlap, creating conditions hospitable to a wide range of invasive species. Coral ardisia carpets the forest floor under live oak canopies, outcompeting native understory. Camphor trees dominate disturbed hammocks from Belleview to McIntosh. Our crews identify target species and remove them mechanically, preventing the collateral damage that broadcast herbicide application causes to desirable native vegetation.
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.
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. 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.
We assess your Marion 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 Marion 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.
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.
Protected species: Marion County County is home to Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Red-cockaded woodpecker (Dryobates borealis), Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus), Sand skink (Plestiodon reynoldsi), Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus). Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near Silver River, Oklawaha River, Withlacoochee River, Rainbow River, Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, Lake Weir, Orange Creek may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: 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.
TreeShop provides professional invasive species removal across Marion County County, including:
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Invasive Species Removal in Marion County County