Putnam County County, FL · 1 hr from base

Land Clearing in
Putnam County County, FL

From small residential lots in Palatka to multi-acre tracts off State Road 19, our excavator and track loader crews handle full-scale land clearing across Putnam County. The relatively flat terrain and sandy soils make for efficient clearing, though river floodplain parcels near the St. Johns require careful wetland delineation before work begins. Serving Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Welaka, and 4 more communities across Putnam County County.

Why Land Clearing in Putnam County County

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.

Putnam County's affordable acreage draws buyers looking to build on raw land, and most parcels haven't been maintained in years. Dense palmetto, volunteer slash pine, and scrub oak regrowth require heavy equipment to clear efficiently. Our standard loadout of excavator and track loader can process heavily wooded Putnam parcels at roughly an acre per day depending on timber density.

Low-lying St. Johns River floodplain dominates the eastern half, transitioning to deep sand uplands and flatwoods in the west. Portions of the Ocala National Forest extend into the northwest corner. Elevation ranges from near sea level along the river to modest sandy ridges around Interlachen. Etonia Creek State Forest preserves significant sandhill and scrub habitat in the central-western section.

Rural residential lot clearing, hunting camp and timber road improvements, pasture reclamation for cattle operations, riverfront property vegetation management, small subdivision development around Palatka and Interlachen, fire fuel reduction on sandhill parcels, and clearing overgrown former citrus groves. Affordable rural land attracting buyers from Jacksonville and Daytona metro areas, growing interest in homesteading and hobby farming, timber harvest operations, hunting lease improvements, modest residential growth in Palatka and Crescent City, and conversion of abandoned agricultural land to new uses.

Our Land Clearing Process in Putnam County County

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Free Estimate

We assess your Putnam County County property in person — evaluating terrain, vegetation density, and equipment access to deliver an accurate T&M quote.

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MSA Agreement

Clear scope, timeline, and expectations documented in our Master Service Agreement before any equipment rolls. No surprises, no hidden charges.

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Production

CAT track loaders and 20+ ton excavators mobilize to your Putnam County County site. Production-grade equipment means faster timelines and cleaner results.

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Final Walkthrough

Owner Jeremiah Anderson walks the finished project with you to confirm every detail meets expectations before we close out the job.

Environmental Considerations in Putnam County County

St. Johns River floodplain wetlands require careful setback compliance. Etonia Creek State Forest and Ocala National Forest borders necessitate awareness of public land buffers. Crescent Lake and Lake George are Outstanding Florida Waters. Scrub habitat on sand ridges may harbor listed species. Minimal county-level land clearing regulation compared to coastal counties makes rural parcels relatively straightforward to clear.

Protected species: Putnam County County is home to Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus), Manatee (Trichechus manatus) in St. Johns River, Red-cockaded woodpecker (Dryobates borealis). Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.

Waterways & buffers: Properties near St. Johns River, Etonia Creek, Crescent Lake, Lake George, Dunns Creek, Rice Creek, Deep Creek may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.

Soil conditions: Dominant series include Pomona fine sand and Smyrna fine sand in flatwoods areas, Candler sand on deep upland ridges, Riviera fine sand in poorly drained lowlands, and Florahome sand in sandhill communities. Organic muck soils occur along St. Johns River margins and around Crescent Lake.

Land Clearing Near You in Putnam County County

TreeShop provides professional land clearing across Putnam County County, including:

Palatka Crescent City Interlachen Welaka Pomona Park San Mateo East Palatka Satsuma

Land Clearing FAQ — Putnam County County

How much does land clearing cost in Putnam County County?
Land Clearing in Putnam County County starts at From $2,875/day. Final pricing is based on a Time & Materials (T&M) model, determined after an on-site assessment of your property's terrain, vegetation density, and accessibility. Every property in Putnam County County is different — low-lying st conditions mean pricing varies based on what we encounter on-site.
Do you need permits for land clearing in Putnam County County?
Putnam County has limited local clearing regulations. Standard state permits apply: gopher tortoise relocation permits from FWC for sand ridge parcels, SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permits for wetland impacts, and FDEP stormwater permits for projects over 1 acre. County building permits required when clearing is tied to new construction. Agricultural exemptions commonly used for pasture and timber operations.
What equipment do you use for land clearing in Putnam County County?
TreeShop deploys production-grade CAT track loaders, 20+ ton excavators, and specialized forestry mulcher heads including Fecon attachments. For Putnam County County properties with Longleaf pine flatwoods, Turkey oak sandhill, Cypress swamp along St. Johns tributaries, our equipment is purpose-built to handle the local conditions efficiently. Dominant series include Pomona fine sand and Smyrna fine sand in flatwoods areas, Candler sand on deep upland ridges, Riviera fine sand in poorly drained lowlands, and Florahome sand in sandhill communities.
How long does land clearing take in Putnam County County?
Project timelines in Putnam County County depend on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. Most residential lots (under 1 acre) are completed in 1-3 days. Larger parcels with dense longleaf pine flatwoods and turkey oak sandhill take proportionally longer. We provide timeline estimates during your free on-site assessment.
Is TreeShop licensed to work in Putnam County County?
Yes. TreeShop LLC is fully licensed and insured to operate across all 32 counties in our Central Florida service area, including Putnam County County. We carry comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Owner Jeremiah Anderson personally oversees every project from estimate through final walkthrough.

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