Trail Design, Installation, and Assessment
At EcoHaven, we know one of the best ways to get out and experience the great outdoors is through trails. Properly designed and installed trails have minimal impact on natural ecosystems and require less maintenance overtime, saving you time and money. Whether you are an individual wanting to build a trail to enjoy recreational benefits on your own property or a public location providing trails for thousands of visitors each year, EcoHaven will help you layout, install, and maintain your trails so you can keep on exploring. Own existing trails? EcoHaven conducts sustainability assessments that identify problem areas as well as solutions to address them. We can then work with you to implement these solutions so you can keep enjoying your trails with minimal maintenance for years to come.
Invasive Species Removal
Removing and controlling the spread of non-native invasive species can improve your property value and the native habitat found on your property that supports a diversity of wildlife. Aquatic invasive species such as phragmites australis can form an impenetrable barrier around waterways that reduces visibility, access, and recreational opportunities. EcoHaven utilizes innovative methods to control invasive species without herbicides whenever possible.
Wildlife Habitat
Being able to observe wildlife in their native habitats is one of the best thrills of the great outdoors. By implementing and diversifying the native habitat on your property, you increase the species that can take up residence there. EcoHaven can help create or install specific habitat structures such as cavity trees, brush piles, bat boxes, and bluebird, owl, and wood duck boxes depending on the type of habitat you have. Many of the species that benefit from these habitat improvement structures have declined in recent years due to environmental stressors and habitat loss. This means your project will really help species that are most in need.
Plant Installations
Whether you are converting a large open area to a native wildflower meadow, re-planting a restored site, creating a riparian buffer along a stream, or establishing an at-home pollinator garden, EcoHaven can help you make sure your project is a success. EcoHaven’s knowledgeable staff provides site design and preparation services to complete large and small scale planting projects. By selecting native plant species that are well-suited to the planting location and developing a long-term maintenance plan, we ensure the sustainability and success of any planting project.
Grant Writing and Financial Solutions
Want to install a trail or improve the health of your property but not sure how to fund it? EcoHaven can help with that too! With years of experience in securing grant funding, EcoHaven works with non-profit organizations, home owners associations, government agencies, and other public entities to develop grant proposals that fund ecological restoration work. We also help private property owners navigate local, state, and federal funding and incentive programs.
Educational Programs and Training
EcoHaven has expertise in a wide variety of natural resource management topics. Whether you want to hold a training for your staff and volunteers or provide educational programming at a conference or event, we’ve got you covered on topics ranging from trail design and habitat improvement to grant writing and project management. Contact us today to discuss your training needs.
