No ecosystem too big or too small
Vegetation management services
Our team is dedicated to managing a variety of ecosystems native to the Midwest to preserve natural resources and habitats. Through strategic land management, we expertly remove or modify vegetation, aiming to protect and enhance your site. Our efforts not only contribute to the overall biodiversity but also improve ecosystem functions.
7,500+
total acres managed annually
300+
acres managed by drone annually
650+
unique projects in 2023
Working with our vegetation management team
Our vegetation management team collaborates with you to review and evaluate your site, creating a customized management plan. Whether it’s wetland mitigation, bank work, prairie management, or woodlands management, our expertise ensures that your site is properly maintained.
Weed control, plantings, and additional vegetation management options
Drones for herbicide and seeding
Our drones are equipped with specialized spraying and seeding systems, enabling precise application of herbicides to target invasive plant species and the dispersal of native seeds for biodiversity restoration. Utilizing predefined flight paths and GPS technology, we achieve accurate application even in challenging terrains like steep slopes, wetlands, and other sensitive areas. This advanced technology provides substantial time and cost savings compared to traditional ground-based application methods.
Enhancement plantings
Our enhancement plantings aim to enrich biodiversity, improve ecosystem function, and restore degraded landscapes. Collaborating closely with you, we tailor planting plans that align with conservation goals and site-specific conditions. Our proficiency in enhancement seedings plays a vital role in ecological restoration, contributing significantly to the recovery and enhancement of degraded ecosystems.
Invasive and noxious weed control
We offer a variety of services to combat the spread of invasive and noxious weeds. Our process involves a combination of manual, mechanical, and chemical control methods tailored to specific weed species and site demands. Additionally, we provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance services to prevent weed reinfestation. Our efforts also focus on promoting the establishment of native vegetation, and supporting the restoration of biodiversity and ecological balance in affected areas.
Prairies, wetlands and woodlands
We specialize in wetland, prairie, and woodland management. In these ecosystems, we offer services such as mowing and spot cutting, mitigation monitoring, maintenance, herbicide application, and invasive species removal. Additionally, for clients with forestry needs, we provide tree shearing, tree and brush hand cutting, basal bark treatment, stump treatment, and foliar spraying services.
Vegetation surveys
We employ a systematic approach to assess the composition, distribution, and health of vegetation within diverse ecosystems. Utilizing advanced remote sensing technologies, including drone imagery, combined with on-the-ground surveys, our team provides detailed insights into plant species diversity, density, and ecological interactions. Our experienced ecologists and field technicians analyze survey data to generate comprehensive reports that identify ecological patterns, habitat quality, and potential threats to native flora, along with actionable recommendations for habitat restoration.
Conservation grazing
Our conservation grazing program stands out as one of the most ecologically comprehensive land management services in the region. Leveraging the planned impact of livestock grazing, we offer an additional tool for land managers on large and small tracts of land—both publicly and privately owned—to achieve their ecological goals. Through this program, we actively manage restored habitats and enhance native ecosystems that were once abundant throughout the Midwest.
Let’s work together
Our vegetation management team is here to answer any questions you may have. Connect with us to customize a solution for your next project.