Consultation

I am available to consult on matters concerning forestry, wildland firefighting, native landscaping, ecological restoration, and midwestern ecosystems. Consulting fees are usually non-negotiable. However, charities, non-profits, schools, churches and other community service organizations should enquire about reduced fees.

My varied expertise allows me to address a wide array of land management issues. While my focus is generally on midwestern ecosystems, I often bring my national and international experience to bare. For example, I have practiced forestry on both the American east and west coasts and in southeastern Australia.

Consultation topics include:

Land planning and economic development
Cost-sharing programs (governmental and non-profit)
Local natural resource agencies; e.g., Iowa DNR, NRCS, FSA, Johnson County Conservation Department, Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards (IACCB), Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District, etc.
Cultural and land use history (land genecology)
Conservation easements
Native landscape restoration
Invasive species
Wildland firefighting
Forestry
Raingardens

Learn more about our background and philosophy.