Prairie Restoration
Habitat Restoration and Biodiversity
- Wildlife Support
- Prairies provide essential resources, including food and habitat, for a diverse range of wildlife. Grassland birds, small mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians all rely on these ecosystems for survival.
- Pollinator Support
- Prairies serve as critical habitats for pollinators, which play a key role in plant reproduction and food security. By supporting pollinators, prairies contribute to the health of ecosystems and agricultural productivity.
- Restoring Native Plant Communities
- Some of Wisconsin's rarest plant species thrive in prairies, which offer the unique and diverse conditions these native plants need to survive. Restoring prairie ecosystems helps preserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance.
Environmental Benefits
- Water Quality Improvement
- Prairies enhance water quality by filtering pollutants from runoff and replenishing groundwater supplies.
- Flood Mitigation
- Healthy prairie vegetation and soil absorb excess water, reducing the risk of flooding and promoting water retention.
- Erosion Control
- Prairie plants are often deeply rooted which help to stabilize soils and absorb water to prevent erosion
- Carbon Sequestration
- Prairies isolate carbon and absorb pollution from the atmosphere which helps to combat climate change
Education and Recreational Activities
- Natural Education
- Natural landscapes such as prairies, can serve as a valuable tool for research and education on the importance of conservation, biodiversity and native ecosystems
- Recreation
- Restored prairies provide ideal spaces for a variety of outdoor recreational activities, from hiking and birdwatching to photography and nature exploration.
Historical Significance
- Restoring the Landscape
- Native prairies were once prominent across the Midwest, playing a vital role in Native American life, agriculture, and wildlife. Restoring these landscapes helps revive their ecological and cultural significance.
- Learning from the Past
- Prairie restoration offers valuable insights into sustainability and proper land management practices, helping us learn from the past to create a more resilient future.
LET US HELP RESTORE AND MANAGE YOUR NATURAL LANDSCAPES
We work on public, commercial, or residential properties.
- Cultural Pest Control (Modifying the environment to become less favorable for pests)
- Native prairie seeding
- Native plant plug installation
- Chemical Pest Control
- Herbicide treatments
- Mechanical Pest Control
- Mowing
- Prescribed burning
- Biological Pest Control
- Release of natural predators to a specific pest (usually insects)