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 Professional Land Management that meets your needs...

Great Lakes Ecological Management team is a service of the Kalamazoo Nature Center that works with private and public landowners to develop and implement land management plans using sound environmental strategies. From small invasive species removal projects to large scale comprehensive habitat evaluation and restoration, we work directly with you to meet carefully defined land management objectives in one or all of our key service areas. 

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For more information about Great Lakes Ecological Management
 
Call (269) 381-1574 ext. 41
Click here to contact the Stewardship Field Director
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  • Dr. Willard M. Rose Tallgrass Prairie
  • Fort Custer Training Center
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
  • Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

"It is the mission of Great Lakes Ecological Management to support the mission of the Kalamazoo Nature Center by offering service and expertise to private and public landowners that maximize the health of ecosystems on their property."

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  • Michigan Department of Natural Resources
  • Michigan Department of Transportation
  • Camp Grayling Maneuver Area
  • Fernwood Nature Center
  • Fort Custer Training Center
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
  • Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
  • Gilmore Car Museum
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Pre-Project Assesment:

Knowing what you have is the first step in sound ecological management.  Our pre-project assessment evaluates your property in a way that meets your goals and your budget. We can provide:

  • Casual flora and fauna surveys or detailed biological inventories
  • Habitat delineation using GPS/GIS technology to produce easy-to-understand management areas and associated special data
  • Natural Areas Management Planning Resources to grants and other funding sources

Natural Areas Management:

Once a plan is developed, the Great Lakes Ecological Management team goes to work to put your plan in action.  We have the training and certifications necessary to implement your plan with the highest standards of efficiency and safety using appropriate techniques including prescribed burning, and biological, chemical, and mechanical controls.

  • Invasive species removal
  • Habitat restoration
  • Rare and sensitive species management
  • Native plant installations

Post Management Monitoring and Maintenance:

     The Great Lakes Ecological Mangement team is committed to working with you long term to ensure that your goals and objectives are met.

  • Conduct post management outcome evaluation.
  • Provide ongoing recommendations to maintain and protect your property.
  • Implement recommendations and land management maintenance.

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