Invasive species removal in St. Lucie County targets Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and cogongrass -- all of which aggressively colonize disturbed land, canal banks, and lagoon shorelines. We clear invasive canopy selectively, leaving native vegetation intact. Serving Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie West, Tradition, and 4 more communities across St. Lucie County.
Targeted removal of Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, Australian pine, and other invasive vegetation. Selective clearing that preserves desirable native trees and landscape.
The Indian River Lagoon's health depends on controlling invasive vegetation along its western shoreline, and state-funded restoration programs channel significant resources into Brazilian pepper removal throughout the county. Melaleuca stands persist in wet flatwoods areas, and cogongrass -- one of the world's most aggressive invasive grasses -- has established footholds along road corridors and utility easements. Removal before development prevents these species from contaminating newly landscaped properties.
Vast expanses of slash pine flatwoods and wet prairie characterize the interior, with coastal dunes and mangrove shoreline along Hutchinson Island. The western reaches feature improved pasture and former citrus groves transitioning to master-planned communities. Savannas Preserve State Park protects one of the largest freshwater marsh systems on Florida's east coast.
Massive residential subdivision clearing for Port St. Lucie's continued expansion, commercial pad site preparation along US 1 and I-95 corridors, citrus-to-residential conversion throughout the western reaches, homesite clearing in Tradition and St. Lucie West, coastal property hurricane rebuilds on Hutchinson Island, and drainage improvements for flood-prone neighborhoods in older Fort Pierce subdivisions. Port St. Lucie consistently ranks among the fastest-growing cities in America, with thousands of new residential permits issued annually. The Tradition master-planned community continues expanding westward into former agricultural land. I-95 interchange development at Crosstown Parkway and Becker Road is generating commercial clearing demand. Fort Pierce's downtown revitalization is driving infill redevelopment, and the county's relatively affordable land prices attract builders priced out of Palm Beach County.
We assess your St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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.
Savannas Preserve State Park contains over 5,000 acres of freshwater marsh, wet flatwoods, and basin swamp that restrict development along its buffer zones. The Indian River Lagoon's western shoreline extends the full length of the county, imposing stormwater and setback regulations on all adjacent development. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park protects barrier island habitat for nesting sea turtles. SFWMD and SJRWMD jurisdictions overlap in the county, with the C-24, C-23, and C-25 canals serving as primary stormwater conveyances.
Protected species: St. Lucie County is home to Gopher tortoise, Florida scrub jay, West Indian manatee, Wood stork, Snail kite, Southeastern beach mouse, Eastern indigo snake, Loggerhead sea turtle, Leatherback sea turtle, Crested caracara. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.
Waterways & buffers: Properties near Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie River (North and South forks), St. Lucie Inlet, C-24 Canal, C-23 Canal, C-25 Canal, Ten Mile Creek, Savannas freshwater marsh system, North Fork St. Lucie River may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.
Soil conditions: Poorly drained Myakka and Oldsmar fine sands dominate the flatwoods interior, with seasonal water tables within 12 inches of the surface during wet season. Ankona and Wabasso soils appear in transitional zones. Coastal ridges feature better-drained Paola and St. Lucie fine sands. The St. Lucie soil series -- named for this county -- consists of excessively drained, hyperthermic, uncoated quartzipsamments found on coastal dune and ridge positions.
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Invasive Species Removal in St. Lucie County