A Natural Areas Design, Build
& Management Firm
Constantly Exceeding Expectations
Field & Stream Restorations specializes in building beautiful, healthy, and sustainable natural areas. We are highly qualified in the restoration of the Midwest habitats listed below:
Lakeshores
Prairies and Savannas
Rivers, Streams, and Waterways
Wetlands
Woodlands and Forests
A great project starts with a comprehensive plan. We measure landscape attributes, evaluate client goals, and create a sustainable proposal composed of the following services.
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Land history analysis
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Wetland delineations
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Soils, slopes, and hydrology studies
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Site Mapping and characterization
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Regulatory permitting and compliance
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Restoration planning
A great project requires thorough land preparation through weed reduction, soil stabilization, and hydrology containment. Project tasks during the build phase can include the following.
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Land preparation
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Topographic adjustments
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Erosion control
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Plant and seed installation
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Herbivory protection
Natural areas establish slower than traditional landscapes, and therefore require 3-5 years of pointed vegetation and soil management to ensure the project's success. Management techniques can include the following.
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Irrigation
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Invasive species control
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Establishment mowing​
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Herbicide applications
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Mechanical removal
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Forestry mowing
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Re-seeding & soil stabilization
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Herbivory control
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Prescribed burning