Consulting
We offer consultation services for land owners, conservation organizations & historic sites.
If you are interested in seeing your land in a new light or better understanding regional ecology and Native history, we would be happy to explore with you! We can walk your woods with you to discover what species are present, give recommendations for best management to enrich your native biodiversity, assess your property for forest farming potential, or look deeply into the property's history.
We also regularly design interpretive signage and pamphlets for Hudson Valley historic sites and conservation organizations, collaborating with experts from the federally-recognized Lenape and Mohican communities in the United States and Canada.
Bringing the Past and the Future Together
We regularly visit conservation areas, private properties, and historic sites throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills to help managers to better steward their property or to do deep research and create interpretive signage that is clear and engaging. We have the experience and resources to explore regional history on a micro-scale. For those interested in agroforestry, we can give recommendations on a wide range of topics, including wild-simulated ginseng (and other herb) cultivation, growing long-term native perennial fruit crops, and mushroom production.
Detailed Property Maps
We have been creating habitat assessment maps since 2013, and we would be happy to make a personalized map of your property!
Maps can be part of a published report that includes recommendations for land management, lists of plant and animal species observed on the property, and a detailed history of the land use on the property and in the locale as a whole.
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Examples of Collaborations with Conservation Organizations and Historic Sites
Lenape Soundwalk with Wave Farm
Columbia Land Conservancy's Lands: A Journey into the Precolonial Era
Waawtãawtheyakwe: Those That Sustain Us
Historic Huguenot Street's Annual 1645 New Netherland Marketplace
How does a private consultation work?
A typical site visit ranges from one to four hours, depending on the acreage of the property and on the goals of the property owner. Before our visit, we conduct an initial assessment of the property's underlying geology, forest cover, topography, and historic record. On the day of the site visit, we provide a written report that includes this research, management recommendations, and a list of observed trees and plants. We charge $200 for the first hour (this covers initial research time and driving) and $100/hour for additional time after the first hour. We usually walk the land with the owner or steward of the property, but we are also happy to visit on our own. If a client asks for a more detailed report (including maps), we can usually have one ready within one to three weeks.
Interested in hiring Wild Hudson Valley for a consultation?
Please contact us here!