About BioLogic Environmental Consulting

Our Name

BioLogic: from BIO - of or relating to life,
and LOGIC from Greek logos - talking, reason.
Hence, BioLogic, the story of life or the reasoning of life.

Our History

BioLogic was formally organized in 1996 and initially offered only consulting services. It quickly became apparent, however, that project plans weren't being properly implemented or maintained, leading to great frustration on our part, and the realization that there was a need for knowledgeable, hands-on management. Thus, we initiated our services division, while retaining the full compliment of consulting services. In March, 2009, BioLogic merged with Adaptive Restoration LLC, further enhancing our ability to offer reliable, science-based restoration and land management services.

Our Philosophy

Know, respect and learn from the land. Know, respect and learn from the landowner. Keep current with the literature. Try new techniques and tools and share your results: we're all in this together. Provide cost effective services that please the landowner. Give back by donating time and expertise and by annually donating a portion of company income to local conservation organizations. Enjoy your work and believe in its importance. Stop to smell the flowers.

Our Team

Michael Anderson, Senior Restoration Ecologist

Michael Anderson is a restoration ecologist, soil scientist, plant geek and the founder of BioLogic. Mike holds an M.S. in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he obtained formal training and experience in restoration ecology and community plant ecology to compliment his "seat of the pants" knowledge, and a B.S. in Soil Science, also from UW-Madison, which serves him well as an ecologist. He is a co-founder and instructor at the Woodland School, a member of the Troy Gardens Natural Areas Advisory Committee, a board member and grant program coordinator for Prairie Biotic Research and is helping write Best Management Practices to prevent the spread of invasive species during forestry operations as a member of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry’s Invasive Species Advisory Committee.

Prior to starting BioLogic, Mike was a partner for five years in Eco-Systems Design. In his spare time Mike enjoys traveling, growing vegetables and long canoe trips in quiet places. He is always on the lookout for rare plants.

David Cordray, Landowner Relations and Restoration Specialist

David is our Landowner Relations specialist and Restoration Engineer. David has been actively involved with ecological restoration since 2001 and is the owner/site manager of a 100-acre parcel consisting of oak savanna, prairie and wetlands in southwest Wisconsin. In April of 2008, he took the big step of leaving a career of 23 years in aerospace engineering and joined BioLogic. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, David served as the president of a tree board and managed the urban forest of a community of around 10,000 people. He was also a key member of a local land trust and was instrumental in the protection of a 240-acre natural area. David has several years of prescribed fire experience and training and he is a member of The Prairie Enthusiasts and the Invasive Plant Association of Wisconsin.

Mike Healy, Principal Ecologist

Mike Healy is the Principal Ecologist of BioLogic's parent company, Adaptive Restoration LLC. As lead ecologist for Adaptive and BioLogic, Mike plans and implements our restoration projects, from prescribed burns to native plant establishment. Additionally, he conducts native plant surveys, ecological assessments and wetland delineations. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, Mike served for five years as the Naturalist for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA), where he helped manage a 67-acre park and planned and presented educational programs for over 10,000 visitors each year. Mike also brings experience in water resource management, from his work monitoring and mapping hundreds of miles of streams and rivers with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania-based Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring.

Mike holds a M.S. in Environment and Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology from Dickinson College. Mike's graduate research focused on wetland restoration, native plant establishment and invasive species management. He has several years of prescribed fire experience and training, including successful completion of The Nature Conservancy’s Crew Boss Academy. He is a member of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, The Prairie Enthusiasts, the Invasive Plant Association of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council.

Brandon Mann, Restoration Ecologist

Brandon earned a M.S. degree from the department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. His research investigated the effect of leaf litter removal via burning and leaf-blowing on native plant establishment in oak woodland. Prior to enrolling in graduate school he was combining two passions, travel and exploring healthy landscapes, into one by working as a land steward for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Arkansas. Another formative professional experience occurred during a four-year stint with the New England Wild Flower Society, the nation's oldest organization dedicated to rare plant conservation. That experience provided an extremely valuable professional growth opportunity in terms of improving plant identification skills, managing a large volunteer-based program, partnering with other organizations, and maintaining good relations with private landowners.

Brandon has 12 years of professional and volunteer experience implementing prescribed fire in a variety of ecosystems. Locally, he donates time to The Prairie Enthusiasts, The Nature Conservancy, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the Greenbush Lakes Committee, and the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council. The Driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin has worked its magic on him the last three years and convinced him this is the place to be!

Todd Norwood, Restoration and Mapping Specialist

Hailing from Lower Michigan, Todd has lived in Wisconsin for only a few years and has been involved with restoration since moving to the state. During his life as a Michigander, among other fun activities, he received a B.S. in Physical Geography from Northern Michigan University located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was there that he gained experience working with a strange little bird, the American Woodcock; a bird that would indirectly lead him to the world of restoration. Some years later, his bird experience and GIS skills opened the door to a position at Eagle Valley Nature Preserve working with raptors on a large tract of land being actively managed with restoration techniques. During the same time period, Todd also worked with Driftless Land Stewardship LLC, helping manage various fine parcels of driftless landscape. He is a member of the Prairie Enthusiasts and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. In his spare time, Todd enjoys canoeing with his dog Falafal.