Tree Planting & Site Preparation in Monticello, Florida

Good site prep sets the trajectory for the entire rotation. In the Monticello area, that often means battling saw palmetto and gallberry. We use specialized herbicide mixes to knock back waxy vegetation that steals nutrients from seedlings.

On wetter flatwoods tracts, we coordinate mechanical bedding to lift seedling roots out of standing water. Our goal is a clean, elevated planting site that ensures high survival rates even in wet years.

• Custom chemical site prep prescriptions for gallberry, palmetto, wiregrass, and hardwood sprouts
• Mechanical solutions: forestry mulching in rows, ripping, raking, and bedding for optimal seedbeds
• Aerial site prep for broad coverage on large, wet, or remote areas near Monticello
• Treatments designed for specific North Florida soils, reducing rutting and protecting access
• Detailed per-acre pricing and mapping that integrates with your current silviculture plans
• Close coordination with your chosen nursery and planting logistics

Once the ground is ready, we move to reforestation. We match the species to the hydrology—planting Slash pine in wetter areas, Loblolly on better soils, and Longleaf on sandy ridges. We offer machine planting for bedded or chopped sites and hand planting for sensitive restoration areas.

Proper stocking is critical. We stick to your prescribed spacing and ensure good soil contact, which is vital in Florida's sandy soils to prevent drying out.

• Efficient machine planting for loblolly and slash pine rotations on prepared sites
• Strategic hand planting for longleaf pine and hardwood restoration in sensitive areas
• Customized stocking and spacing prescriptions aligned with your growth and yield forecasts
• Rigorous seedling handling and transport protocols to ensure high first-year survival
• Early survival and stocking verifications with comprehensive, actionable insights
• Reforestation plans optimized for cost-share programs, forest certification, and stewardship goals

Young stands in Jefferson County face aggressive competition. If left unchecked, hardwood sprouts and waxy brush can overtop pines quickly. We provide mid-rotation release spraying to suppress competition.

We also use prescribed burning extensively. Florida landscapes evolved with fire. Regular burn cycles reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve wildlife access, and keep the understory healthy.

• Targeted mid-rotation release spraying to control competitive hardwood sprouts, palmetto, and unwanted vegetation
• Comprehensive invasive species eradication, focusing on regional threats like cogongrass
• Strategic vegetation control, avoiding blanket treatments in favor of selective intervention
• Expert prescribed burning plans considering local weather, smoke management, and regulatory compliance
• Burn unit design and firebreak establishment harmonized with existing road networks and stand boundaries
• Post-treatment evaluations providing actionable data for refining future silviculture prescriptions

Many ownerships around Monticello want recreational value alongside timber income. We help install perennial food plots, manage forest edges, and improve habitat corridors for deer and turkey.

Our forestry mulching equipment can open up shooting lanes or clean up overgrown buffers. We ensure wildlife projects fit within the broader timber plan, creating a property that works for both production and recreation.

• Strategic food plot design and soil preparation integrated with existing access and road systems
• Habitat improvements implemented to complement, not conflict with, timber thinning and hauling
• Targeted longleaf and hardwood planting within travel corridors and riparian buffer zones
• Enhancement of edge habitat and structural diversity to support deer, turkey, and other game species
• Seamless integration of wildlife goals into your overall Florida forest stewardship plan
• Clear mapping and operational notes for future crews to protect and enhance habitat investments