Invasive species removal in Seminole County focuses on Brazilian pepper, camphor tree, cogongrass, and skunk vine—species that aggressively displace native plant communities along waterways, roadsides, and forest edges. We employ integrated mechanical and chemical methods to achieve multi-season control. Serving Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, and 5 more communities across Seminole County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
Seminole's position along the St. Johns and Wekiva river systems creates natural dispersal corridors for aquatic and wetland invasives, while the county's extensive road network and landscaping history have seeded Brazilian pepper and camphor throughout suburban areas. Properties bordering the Wekiva River Protection Area face particular regulatory attention, as invasive vegetation on private land can compromise adjacent conservation investments.
Seminole County sits on the central Florida ridge system, with gently rolling sand hills in the south giving way to the broad St. Johns River floodplain and Lake Jesup marshes in the north and east. Upland areas around Lake Mary and Longwood feature xeric oak scrub and sandhill communities, while the eastern Geneva-Chuluota corridor transitions into flatwoods and hydric hammock. Despite being one of the most urbanized counties in the Orlando metro, significant tracts of undeveloped wetland and floodplain forest remain along the Econlockhatchee and Little Econlockhatchee Rivers.
Infill redevelopment drives much of Seminole County's clearing demand, as older commercial properties along SR-436 and US-17/92 are being demolished and rebuilt to serve the county's growing population. The Geneva-Chuluota rural crescent on the eastern side is experiencing increasing residential development pressure, with 5-to-20-acre hobby farm parcels needing partial clearing for homesites and pasture. Corporate campus expansions in the Lake Mary-Heathrow corridor generate demand for precise selective clearing that preserves specimen trees while removing understory. The county's extensive HOA-managed communities also require ongoing invasive removal and boundary clearing to maintain property values. Seminole County's position at the core of the Orlando metro ensures sustained development pressure, with infill and redevelopment replacing greenfield growth as the dominant pattern. The Rivington and Reams Road developments in eastern Seminole represent some of the largest new residential projects the county has approved in a decade, signaling continued demand for clearing services.
We assess your Seminole 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 Seminole 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.
The Wekiva River Protection Area imposes strict clearing limitations across northwestern Seminole County, requiring setbacks, impervious surface caps, and native vegetation retention. Lake Jesup, one of the most nutrient-impaired lakes in Florida, triggers heightened stormwater treatment requirements for any land disturbance within its watershed. The Econlockhatchee River basin is classified as an Outstanding Florida Water, mandating additional protections for adjacent upland buffers. Black bear movement corridors between the Wekiva basin and the Econ corridor make wildlife surveys advisable on larger rural parcels in eastern Seminole.
Protected species: Seminole County is home to Florida black bear, Gopher tortoise, Eastern indigo snake, Sherman's fox squirrel, Sandhill crane, Wood stork, Bald eagle, Florida mouse. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near St. Johns River, Wekiva River, Econlockhatchee River, Little Econlockhatchee River, Lake Jesup, Lake Monroe, Lake Mary, Lake Howell, Howell Creek, Soldier Creek may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: Central Seminole County features Candler and Apopka fine sands on well-drained ridges suitable for development, while lower-lying areas around Lake Jesup and the St. Johns floodplain contain Samsula muck and Hontoon muck with organic layers exceeding 40 inches. The Oviedo-Geneva corridor is dominated by Myakka and EauGallie fine sands with spodic horizons that create perched water tables during the wet season.
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Invasive Species Removal in Seminole County