Forestry Mulching in Palm Bay, Florida
Brevard County's largest city by population. Massive area with many undeveloped lots and ongoing residential growth.
Service Area Coverage for Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay
Local Context
Extensive undeveloped lots from 1960s-70s land sales. Many small infill lots need clearing for construction.
Palm Bay's scrub vegetation is typically handled by the 6" package. Dense but small diameter.
Local Challenges
- •Scrub-jay HCP requirements
- •Many small infill lots
- •Dense scrub vegetation in undeveloped areas
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 Palm Bay
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.
Palm Bay Areas We Serve
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Environmental Considerations in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay
Selective Clearing Packages for Palm Bay
DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) selective clearing lets you choose exactly what gets removed. Most Palm Bay properties use the 6" 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
Palm Bay Forestry Mulching FAQs
Does Palm Bay have special scrub-jay rules?
Yes, Palm Bay has a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for scrub-jays that can streamline permitting. We're familiar with the HCP process and can guide you through requirements.
What about all those small undeveloped lots?
Palm Bay has thousands of small (0.25-0.5 acre) lots from 1960s land sales. Many need clearing for new construction. We efficiently handle multiple adjacent lots.
Palm Bay Area Projects
Professional Equipment
CAT Forestry Mulcher
Finished Results
East Coast Florida
Palm Bay 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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