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Invasive Shrub Removal
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Invasive woody species like Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, Russian Olive, and Japanese Barberry crowd out native plants, degrade wildlife habitat, and alter soil and water quality. Over time, they turn healthy woodlands, prairies, and wetlands into monocultures.
At Prairie Revival Ecological, we specialize in restoring balance through targeted, effective, and sustainable removal of invasive shrubs and trees β all year round.
π Why Removal Matters
β Restore Biodiversity
Free your land for native wildflowers, grasses, and trees to flourish β improving habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
β Improve Soil & Water Health
Invasives disrupt soil chemistry and water cycles. Removal helps restore natural filtration, reduce erosion, and improve groundwater recharge.
β Support Regeneration
Native plants often re-establish naturally once invasive competition is gone, leading to a more resilient ecosystem.
β Prevent Spread
Early and thorough control prevents seed production and root spread, protecting neighboring properties and public lands.
βοΈ Winter is the Perfect Time for Treatment
Unlike many landscaping tasks, woody invasive removal is ideal during the dormant season:
No harm to native plants β theyβre asleep underground.
Improved visibility β easier to spot and treat problem shrubs.
Less soil disturbance β frozen ground minimizes compaction.
Efficient herbicide uptake β cut-stump treatments during winter are highly effective and environmentally targeted.
β Prairie Revival Ecological offers winter treatment programs from November through March.
βοΈ Our Removal Strategies
π³ Cut-Stump Treatment β Invasives are cut at the base and immediately treated with a targeted herbicide to prevent regrowth.
π₯ Prescribed Brush Pile Burning β Safe, permitted burning of debris reduces seed load and restores open ground.
πΎ Native Restoration Seeding β Optional follow-up with native seed mixes to jumpstart ecological recovery.
π Mechanical & Hand Clearing β Tailored approach for every site, from prairie remnants to urban woodlots.