ADS Forestry
Professional Service

Weed & Lantana Removal Services

We specialise in cutting down invasive weeds that take over paddocks, gullies, and hillsides. Our tracked flail mower mulches dense lantana, blackberry, and privet on the spot, even on steep and difficult ground.

Benefits of Weed & Lantana Removal

Cuts dense lantana, blackberry, and privet right down to the ground and mulches it on the spot, with no piles to burn or cart away

The mulched layer helps smother emerging seedlings and slows regrowth for months after the initial knockdown

Restores native vegetation and habitat by removing the weed canopy and letting light back to dormant native seed banks

Increases property value and usability — overgrown, weed-choked land becomes open, usable space for grazing, gardens, or development

Reduces fire risk from lantana and other woody weeds that build dangerous fuel loads with volatile, intense-burning oils

Reaches the steep gullies, creek banks, and hillsides where weeds run rampant and other contractors cannot safely work

Our Process

From first contact to completed project, here's how we deliver exceptional results

Project Timeline:
Small 1 day
Medium 1-2 days
Large 2-3 days
1

Weed Identification

Species assessment

We identify the invasive species on your property — lantana, blackberry, privet, wild tobacco, and more — and plan the most effective knockdown approach for the site.

30-60 mins
2

Flail Knockdown

Cut and mulch

Our tracked flail mower cuts the weeds down and mulches them where they stand, including the woody stems. The mulch layer left behind helps smother regrowth.

1-2 days
3

Site Tidy-up

Clean finish

We leave a clean, even surface with the mulch spread across the area, opening the ground back up to light and air so native species can re-establish.

Same day
4

Follow-up Advice

Long-term success

We provide guidance on preventing reinfestation, timing for any follow-up cuts, and recommendations to keep the area under control.

30 mins

Frequently Asked Questions

What weeds can you knock down?

We handle common invasive species including lantana, blackberry, privet, wild tobacco, groundsel, and similar woody weeds and regrowth.

Can you clear weeds on steep hills?

Yes. Our tracked flail mower is designed for steep and difficult terrain — exactly the gullies and hillsides where weeds tend to take hold unchecked.

Can you cut down large camphor laurel or privet trees?

The flail handles woody weeds and saplings up to around 50mm. Larger established trees need to be felled separately before we mulch the regrowth and understorey.

Can you help with council weed notices?

Yes. We can carry out clearing specified in biosecurity notices and provide before/after documentation for council compliance.

Will the weeds grow back?

Cutting and mulching dramatically reduces the weed canopy and the mulch slows regrowth. Persistent species like lantana usually need a follow-up cut or treatment within 12 months for full control.

How is this better than spraying?

Mowing gives an immediate result, avoids chemical runoff into waterways, and removes the standing fuel load. Spraying can take weeks and leaves dead, dry vegetation behind as a fire hazard.

What about vine infestations like cats claw?

We mulch the ground-level growth. Vines climbing into retained trees are best cut at the base, with follow-up treatment recommended for the root systems.

Will native plants grow back?

Often, yes. Native seed banks survive under weed infestations, and once the canopy is removed and light reaches the soil, native regeneration commonly begins within months.

Other Services

Flail Mulching & Slashing

Knock down thick grass, lantana, blackberry, and woody scrub with our tracked flail mower. Material is mulched fine and left on-site.

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Steep Slope Mowing

Remote-controlled tracked slope mower for terrain up to 60 degrees. We mow and clear hillsides, batters, and gullies others can't safely touch.

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Enviro & Sensitive Areas

Low-impact mowing and clearing for environmentally sensitive sites, waterways, and conservation areas with minimal disturbance.

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