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Habitat Restoration Services


Copyright©2004 Mark Gormel
Consulting Services
Consulting Services are offered to municipalities in order to assist them with developing riparian buffer, open space management and natural landscaping ordinances. Subsequently, the subdivision and land development plans are reviewed to ensure that they comply with the ordinances. Consulting services are also offered to private and public landowners in order to assist them with their habitat restoration projects. Photos
Hedgerows
Hedgerows provide wonderful habitat for wildlife and birds. They also act as windbreaks and they screen undesirable views from site. Photos
Riparian Restoration
Riparian Restoration is the re-establishment of a streamside forest. The purpose of Riparian Forest Buffer is to intercept and biologically process nutrients, sediments and pollutants from upland sources, thereby safeguarding surface and groundwater quality. In addition, these forests are an integral part of a complex ecosystem that ensures water quality through providing food and habitat for the aquatic community. Photos
Woodland Restoration
Woodland Restoration is the process of restoring health and diversity to an existing woodland that has experienced disturbance and is impaired by the growth of invasive species.

Meadow Restoration
Meadow Restoration is the establishment of a community of native grasses and wildflowers. These dynamic ecosystems provide larval food plants and nectar for a host of butterflies and moths. Photos

 
Landscape Design Services

Copyright©2004 Mark Gormel
Native Landscape Design & Installation
Native Landscape Design and Installation features the use of native plant communities in the garden within the context of a more traditional design. The specified plants are native to the Eastern United States and are commonly found growing in association with one another. Photos



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