Prepared for any project, anywhere
Professional services and consulting
Our comprehensive suite of in-house restoration capabilities starts with an understanding of your goals and timeline. From there, we work to develop the right plan to meet your needs through each stage of the project.
4,000+
acres of restoration assistance in 2023
1,350+
acres of sensitive land surveyed in 2023
3,500+
acres of solar vegetation management plans created since 2022
Working with our professional services and consulting team
Our professional services team is available for all phases of your ecological restoration project. Beginning with a consultation, we seamlessly progress into planning and design, guiding your project from its initial phase to final construction and execution. With our team of experienced ecologists and restoration craftspeople, you can trust in a successful project outcome.
Ecological planning and consulting services
Wetland services
We provide landowners and developers with full in-house wetland services that include everything from assessment, restoration, and plan development to mitigation and banking, permitting, delineations, and calcareous fens technical assistance.
Vegetation management planning and monitoring
We offer an array of services in this area that include vegetation monitoring, establishment and management plans (VMPs and VEMPs), botanical surveys, conservation grazing planning, prescribed burns, and habitat management plan development.
Stormwater management planning and permitting
The controlled use of stormwater is crucial for protecting and enhancing construction projects. Our team oversees the regulation of stormwater collection and utilization through the development of NPDES erosion control, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for both construction and operational facilities.
Design services
Stormwater and erosion design
We work with landowners and local government units to implement stormwater best management practices (BMP) at any scale. Solutions range from design-build such as rain gardens, shoreline stabilizations, infiltration basins, and buffers to industrial-scale stormwater management planning.
Custom seed mix design
We design site-specific seed mix(es) to meet permitting criteria, site build-out specifications or limitations, budgetary goals, and community requirements. Custom seed mix design considers factors such as sun exposure, soil moisture, market availability, solar panel or general height restrictions, lifespan, plant phenology, and diversity of species.
Seed procurement and brokerage
We custom grow and provide an extensive number of species to meet most seed mix design requirements. To supplement our seed production, MNL has an extensive network of vetted seed producers to locate and secure seed and mixes nationwide that meet the needs of any restoration project.
Ecological restoration landscaping and design
Our team provides custom planning and design for ecological restoration and landscaping projects of all types and sizes. Residential and commercial landscape design can be developed and executed by our team of professionals or for do-it-yourself implementation.
Education and outreach
Workshops and speaking engagements
Our team of ecological restoration experts is available for in-person or virtual speaking events. Bring us in to speak on anything from the benefits of native plants and how to convert turf to natives, to streambank restoration, how to design a native lakeshore, or how to use grazing as a management tool. These topics are available at the state or regional level.
Research Opportunities
We partner with many universities, state agencies, and national research institutions to test and document targeted areas of ecological services. We are always on the lookout for partners and grant opportunities to further our ecological research projects. Please reach out if you have an opportunity in mind.
Let’s work together
Our professional services team is here to answer any questions you may have about your restoration needs. Connect with us to customize a solution or work with our consultants to plan your next project.