Ecological Restoration

Ecological restoration reestablishes the health balance of ecological systems that have been degraded or destroyed. Ecological restoration can be adapted to suit every habitat and ecological setting but requires an adaptive and creative approach for each site. Post monitoring is very important. It allows the practitioner to determine a site's response to practices being used and to develop alternatives if the site does not meet the restoration goals expected. Some examples of sites Semper Fi has managed include wetlands, prairies, woodlands and streambank or riparian areas. Restoring a site’s ecology is extremely important to plant, animal and insect communities that rely on these spaces for survival. Additionally, restoring and managing restored sites creates a space for recreation and learning and supports a community’s preservation of resources by aiding in water filtration, while reducing runoff and flood risk by increasing water absorption, supporting local pollinators, improving soil quality and much more.

• Natural areas management
• Habitat enhancement
• Selective woodland clearing
• Soil & erosion control
• Native seed, tree, shrub & plant installation
• Prescribed burn management
• Stewardship & maintenance
• Streambank restoration
• Green infrastructure installation
• Shoreline stabilization