Our Approach and Philosophy
NRE’s singular goal is to foster biodiversity. Species richness and diversity is under attack from every possible angle in many of today’s ecological landscapes. Native Range Ecological embraces an “ecosystem approach” to restoration, carefully considering every part of the complex web that comprises ecological landscapes.
Once a restoration plan is finalized and approved by the client, our real work begins. We write realistic and attainable plans. This is not done by climbing an ivory tower, writing a plan in a vacuum, and then handing off the deliverable plan to the client and running.
Once a plan is completed, we facilitate each step of implementation. By tapping into our extensive network of partners, we can oversee restoration projects from the pre-permit meeting and the first day of site preparation to final permit sign off and complete establishment of the project. Beyond the establishment phase of a project, we offer annual vegetation monitoring and reporting services to ensure project longevity and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
What We Do
Ecological and Wildlife Habitat Assessments
Vegetation Surveys
Wetland and Waterway Restoration
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Ecological and wildlife habitat assessments
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Vegetation surveys
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Rare and threatened species surveys
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Prescribed fire planning
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Invasive species management
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Wetland, pond, and stream restoration
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Planning, permitting, and design for prairie, wetland, and forestry restoration
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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GPS Survey, Geospatial Database Development
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Drone Survey
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Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)
Beaver coexistence
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Expert witness testimony
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Public speaking engagements
Restoration Planning
What are the Moving Parts of a Truly Sustainable Restoration Plan?
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Restoration Planning
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Floristic Quality Index
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Step by Step Restoration Plan
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Statement of Project objectives
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Site preparation
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Native seed and plant material species lists
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Implementation plan
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Maintenance plan
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Monitoring plan with clear evaluation metrics
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Project timeline
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Project budget (Opinion of Probable Cost)
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Figures and Photos