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Natural areas

Field-ready invasive species management.

Survey, mapping, treatment, and restoration support for conservation lands, preserves, and working lands in Alachua County — led by a biologist with a decade in the field.

Core services

Invasive species management

Surveys & mapping

GPS-referenced invasive plant surveys and infestation mapping that give you a defensible baseline and a prioritized treatment plan.

Treatment & removal

Mechanical and manual control of invasive plants, matched to species biology and site conditions, with retreatment scheduling built in.

Nonnative wildlife

Detection and removal of nonnative reptiles, conducted in accordance with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations.

Monitoring & reporting

Photo-point monitoring, follow-up surveys, and clear written reporting suitable for grant deliverables and management plans.

Stewardship services

Keeping natural areas working

Trail maintenance

Corridor clearing, tread upkeep, and blowdown removal to keep trails safe and passable.

Outplanting

Native plant installation and revegetation of treated or disturbed sites to close the door behind removed invasives.

Signage & boundary work

Trailhead and boundary sign installation and maintenance for preserves and easements.

Managing a site with a need you don’t see listed? Ask — if it’s within a one-person crew’s honest capability, we’ll take it on or point you to someone who can.

How engagements run

Assessment first, always

1

Site walk

Every engagement starts on the ground — a species inventory and an honest read on what control will take.

2

Plan by species

Cogongrass, climbing ferns, and tegus each demand different tools. Plans are built from species biology, not a one-size playbook.

3

Verify & report

Follow-up monitoring and documentation, so you can show your board, agency, or funder exactly what changed.