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Our Approach and Philosophy

Sustainable ecological restoration plans and specifications are best developed by individuals who have invested significant time in mastering essential tools, such as chainsaws, drip torches, and backpack sprayers. The creation of a high-quality restoration plan that effectively integrates these implements demands hundreds of hours spent skillfully operating skid steers, tractors, mowers, and seed drills. While there is merit in pursuing certifications, accreditations, and advanced degrees, it is crucial to recognize that practical, real-world experience remains a fundamental prerequisite for developing effective professional plans and specifications. An overemphasis on academic credentials can lead to knowledge that, while impressive in theory, often results in unrealistic, impractical, and unsustainable restoration plans. Therefore, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience is essential for achieving successful ecological restoration outcomes

What We Do

What We Do

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Ecological and Wildlife Habitat Assessments

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Vegetation Surveys

Wetland and Waterway Restoration
  • Ecological and wildlife habitat assessments

  • Vegetation surveys

  • Rare and threatened species surveys

  • Prescribed fire planning

  • Invasive species management

  • Wetland, pond, and stream restoration 

  • Planning, permitting, and design for prairie, wetland, and forestry restoration

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • GPS Survey, Geospatial Database Development

  • Drone Survey

  • Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)

    Beaver coexistence

  • Expert witness testimony

  • Public speaking engagements

Restoration Planning

What are the Moving Parts of a Truly Sustainable Restoration Plan?

1

Background Data Review

  • Historical imagery review

  • Review of historical/archeological data

  • Desktop review of soil, hydrology, and land use history

  • Regulatory review

  • Agency program review (if applicable)

2

Site Assessment

  • Vegetation inventory (woody and herbaceous)

  • Wildlife habitat assessment

  • Soil analysis

  • Erosional analysis (slope, shoreline, bluff, stream bank)

  • GPS waypoint collection of significant resource attributes

  • Drone survey

  • Rare species survey

3

Restoration Planning

  • Floristic Quality Index

  • Step by Step Restoration Plan

    • Statement of Project objectives

    • Site preparation

    • Native seed and plant material species lists

    • Implementation plan

    • Maintenance plan

    • Monitoring plan with clear evaluation metrics

  • Project timeline

  • Project budget (Opinion of Probable Cost)

  • Figures and Photos

4

Plan Implementation

  • Pre-project meetings 

  • General contracting

  • Product acquisition (erosion control products, plants, seed, etc.)

  • Project oversight

  • Monitoring and reporting

Contact Us:

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Madison Area, Principal Ecologist:

Clayton Frazer

Phone: 608-416-3400

Email: cfrazer@nativerange.net
 

La Crosse Area, Principal Ecologist:

Daniel Fuhs

Phone: 920-538-2318

Email: dfuhs@nativerange.net

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