Invasive species removal in Sarasota County targets Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, melaleuca, and Old World climbing fern—aggressive non-natives that displace native scrub and flatwoods communities. We combine mechanical cutting with selective basal bark and foliar herbicide treatments for lasting control. Serving Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, and 8 more communities across Sarasota County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
The Myakka River corridor and Celery Fields wetland complex are flanked by Brazilian pepper monocultures that threaten habitat for scrub-jays, gopher tortoises, and wading birds. Property owners adjacent to county-managed preserves often face deed restrictions requiring invasive management, and Sarasota County's Environmental Lands program provides matching funds for removal on qualifying parcels.
Sarasota County transitions from barrier island beaches and coastal mangrove estuaries on the Gulf side through a broad flatwoods interior to dry prairie and scrub habitat east of Interstate 75. The Myakka River bisects the eastern half of the county, carving a floodplain of marshes and hardwood swamps through Myakka River State Park. Elevations peak around 50 feet on the mainland ridges near Bee Ridge and drop to sea level along Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and Lemon Bay. North Port occupies a vast low-lying plateau of pine flatwoods and seasonal wetlands that historically functioned as headwaters for the Myakkahatchee Creek system.
North Port dominates Sarasota County's clearing demand, with tens of thousands of platted but undeveloped residential lots requiring clearing for new construction—a trend that accelerated dramatically after Hurricane Ian in 2022. Commercial site preparation along the US-41 and I-75 corridors supports medical, retail, and mixed-use development in Sarasota and Venice. Coastal properties on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Casey Key require selective clearing for storm hardening and view restoration. Agricultural clients south of Clark Road need fence-line and pasture maintenance on cattle operations. North Port was one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States between 2020 and 2024, and Hurricane Ian's 2022 landfall near Englewood triggered a rebuilding surge that continues to generate clearing demand across the southern half of the county. The extension of Sarasota Memorial Hospital into North Port and new school construction reflect population pressures driving commercial and institutional clearing needs.
We assess your Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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.
Sarasota County enforces strict mangrove trimming ordinances along all tidal waterways, requiring professional mangrove trimmers for any alteration. Gopher tortoise surveys are mandatory on sandy uplands before clearing, and the county's Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection program has placed conservation easements on thousands of acres. Clearing within the Myakka River corridor or adjacent to Celery Fields wetland triggers Southwest Florida Water Management District review. Nesting shorebird buffers apply along Gulf beaches from February through August.
Protected species: Sarasota County is home to Gopher tortoise, Florida scrub-jay, West Indian manatee, Eastern indigo snake, Bald eagle, Wood stork, Roseate spoonbill, Snowy plover. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near Myakka River, Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, Phillippi Creek, Myakkahatchee Creek, Cow Pen Slough, Celery Fields, Roberts Bay, Big Slough may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: The Sarasota County coastal fringe rests on EauGallie and Wabasso fine sands, poorly drained soils with a spodic horizon that perches water during wet season. Interior flatwoods around North Port and Warm Mineral Springs are dominated by Myakka and Immokalee fine sands, while the Myakka River floodplain contains Basinger and Pineda soils subject to prolonged saturation. Better-drained Pomello and Cassia fine sands occur on relict dune ridges near Venice and Osprey.
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Invasive Species Removal in Sarasota County