Forestry Mulching in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Iconic beach town famous for surfing and Ron Jon's. Barrier island location with coastal vegetation.
Service Area Coverage for Cocoa Beach
We service all of Florida from our New Smyrna Beach yard. Transport cost is based on actual drive time at $153.35/hr round trip.
Land Clearing in Cocoa Beach
Local Context
Limited land area on barrier island. Primarily maintenance and storm cleanup. Mainland Cocoa/Rockledge have more clearing needs.
Barrier island vegetation is typically smaller due to salt exposure. 4" package handles most coastal maintenance.
Local Challenges
- •Limited developable land on barrier island
- •Coastal vegetation and salt exposure
- •Hurricane vulnerability
East Coast Florida Vegetation
Space Coast - Coastal properties and Space Coast development
Coastal Scrub
Found on five distinct landscapes in Brevard County alone: Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Atlantic Coastal Ridge, Ten Mile Ridge, and Osceola Plain Ridge.
Atlantic Coastal Ridge Scrub
Higher and drier than surrounding flatwoods. Sand pine scrub predominates. 68.8% loss in Brevard County 1943-1991.
Scrubby Flatwoods
Transition zone between flatwoods and scrub. Common on Merritt Island and mainland.
Invasive Species in Cocoa Beach
These invasive plants are common in East Coast Florida. Forestry mulching is one of the most effective removal methods.
Australian Pine
high severityCasuarina equisetifolia
Invasive coastal tree. Brittle branches, shallow roots. Storm damage hazard.
Brazilian Pepper
high severityCommon throughout coastal areas.
Cocoa Beach Areas We Serve
Don't see your area? We serve all of Cocoa Beach and surrounding areas. Get a quote for your specific location.
Environmental Considerations in Cocoa Beach
East Coast Florida has specific environmental requirements. We're experienced navigating these regulations.
Florida Scrub-Jay
Brevard County has one of largest populations in state
NO CLEARING March 1 - June 30 in designated habitat (Palm Bay HCP).
Gopher Tortoise
Common on well-drained scrub and sandhill sites
25-foot buffer required around all burrows.
Sand Skink / Blue-Tailed Mole Skink
Federally listed species
Found in scrub habitat. Survey may be required.
Volusia County Tree Permit
Required for clearing
Wetland buffer minimum 25-50 feet.
Popular Projects in Cocoa Beach
Selective Clearing Packages for Cocoa Beach
DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) selective clearing lets you choose exactly what gets removed. Most Cocoa Beach properties use the 4" package.
Brush & saplings
Best for: View enhancement, trail creation
Most residential
Best for: Lot clearing, invasive removal
Dense vegetation
Best for: Pasture reclamation, site prep
Near-complete
Best for: Development clearing, restoration
Cocoa Beach Forestry Mulching FAQs
Do you work on the barrier islands?
Yes, though most barrier island work is maintenance and storm cleanup due to limited developable land. Mainland areas like Cocoa and Rockledge have more typical clearing projects.
Cocoa Beach Area Projects
Professional Equipment
CAT Forestry Mulcher
Finished Results
East Coast Florida
Cocoa Beach is located in Brevard County
County Overview
Local Vegetation
Common species in Brevard:
Soil Types: Sandy coastal, Muck in wetlands
Permits & Regulations in Brevard
Permit Authority:
Brevard County Natural Resources
Requirements:
Environmental review for coastal projects
Wetland Considerations:
Very High - Indian River Lagoon protection
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