Ecological Restoration
Support is offered to restore forests, woodlands, prairies, savannas, wetlands, lawns, and gardens. Work combines assessment and monitoring, planning, restoration, agroforestry, prescribed fire, native planting, invasive species control, and ecological monitoring to promote long-term regeneration and resilience.
With over 20 years of monitoring, planning, and field experience, site-specific strategies are provided that respond to each landscape’s history, current condition, and future potential. The focus is on bringing degraded land back to health, whether that is a worn-out farm, an overgrown oak woodland, a reclaimed strip-mine, or an urban yard and garden. An ecologically restored landscape becomes a wildlife nursery where animals have the resources they need to safely raise young. From backyards to thousand-acre landscapes, grounded ecological insight guides the work.
Forest Management Plan
Burn Plan Development
Controlled Burning
Ecological Restoration & Monitoring
Soil Health Restoration & Monitoring
Hydrology Restoration & Monitoring
Road & Trail Development & Maintenance
Organic Invasive Species Management
Forest Gardening
Agroforestry/Permaculture Design & Implementation
Lawn Conversion to Natives
Ecosystem Mapping & Inventory
Soil Mapping & Inventory
Wildlife Habitat Management
Old Growth Forest Development
Education & Workshops
Guided Nature Excursions
Water Quality Level 1 Monitor for Missouri Stream Teams.
A restoration ecologist conducting a field survey in native Missouri woodland during winter leaf-off season
Controlled fire in native forest managed by Ancient Ecology to restore oak woodland health and reduce invasives
Photograph of a majestic oak silhouetted against a cloudy sky during a guided nature excursion. This experience encourages observation, reflection, and deeper connection with place. Walks often include discussion of land use history, local ecology, and traditional ecological knowledge.
A restoration ecologist conducting a field survey in native Missouri woodland during winter leaf-off season
Common Services Offered:
Ecological Restoration
Hands-on care to restore ecosystem health & vitality.
Custom Mapping
Custom maps developed to assist in landscape & ecological interpretation.
Forest Management Plans
Detailed survey of existing conditions with clear, practical steps for improving the health & vitality of forested ecosystems. Customizable plans & surveys available.
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Burn Plan Development
A guide to lead you to confidence for conducting controlled burning on your property. On-site burn training provided.
Controlled Burn Training
On-site burn training provided. Burning has alot of nuance and produces a wide variety of results. learn how to manage fire to produce reliable and predictable results. Clients learn how to safely apply fire on their property with a professional guiding them through the entire process.
Agroforestry/Permaculture/Forest Farming Design & Implementation
Develop regenerative agriculture systems.
Invasive Species Control
Organic methods to control nuisance plants.
Soil Rehabilitation
Restore soil health & hydrology.
Road & Trail Development
Trail maintenance & new trail development.
Training
Support for individuals & groups wanting to learn how to do ecosystem restoration work.
Workshops & Presentations
Provided to hosting groups to share the science & tending of ecosystems.
Guided Nature Excursions
Ground quickly into the local landscape. Learn about the ecology and history of local wildlife, geology, soils, flora, & fauna. Whether a local wanting to learn more about home or a visitor interested in getting to know the local ecology, an expert guide can assist.
Therapeutic Sessions & Retreats
Personal guidance for individuals & groups seeking a deeper connection with nature.
Publications
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Getting Started Forest Farming in the Woods-A Simple 10-Step Guide
