Ecological Assessments

What flower is that? Is this an oak savanna? Who's living in your wetland? Is that garlic mustard? Learn about your property's ecology and ecological health with an ecological assessment.

Assessments can be as easy as a Walk and Talk: Walking your land with one of our ecologists who will identify plants and wildlife, determine existing and historic native plant communities, evaluate and prioritize management needs and answer your questions. A Walk and Talk is a great way to begin to learn about your land. They're available with or without a written summary.

If you'd like an in-depth assessment, our team of trained scientists will conduct a detailed inventory and assessment of the plants, wildlife, birds, butterflies, amphibians, surface water and soil on your land. The results will be analyzed and presented in a detailed, easy to read report containing:

• Species lists annotated with distribution and abundance information.
• Status of rare, threatened and endangered species.
• Existing native plant communities and their unique features.
• Prioritized list of invasive species.
• Land use history including pre-settlement vegetation.
• Likely future vegetation based on current successional trends.
• Management needs, opportunities and concerns.
• Lots of maps, illustrations and photos, including aerial photos.
• An explanation of what it all means.
• And, if desired, a site-specific management plan to help you achieve the goals you have for your property.

Knowing what you have is the first step in wise land management. Give us a call to schedule a visit. We guarantee you'll know more about your land and its care after we've met.