natural resources planning

NCS (Natural Community Services) stands apart as the ecological restoration firm known to write scalable, affordable, & maintainable management plans that enable us to operate as Michigan’s most holistic woody invasive species control contractor by going beyond simple removal to restore entire ecosystems with a science-driven, long-term approach. By integrating targeted mechanical treatments, precision herbicide application, prescribed fire, and native revegetation strategies, NCS delivers comprehensive, site-specific solutions that promote lasting ecological health rather than temporary clearing. With deep expertise in Michigan’s diverse landscapes—from oak savannas and prairies to wetlands and forests—NCS crews apply data-informed best practices and phenology-based timing to maximize effectiveness while minimizing non-target impacts. Their commitment to multi-year stewardship ensures invasive species are not only controlled but kept in check, allowing native plant communities to recover and thrive. The result is resilient, functional habitats that support biodiversity and provide measurable, lasting value to landowners, conservation partners, and communities across the state. This includes a planning and implementation approach grounded in prioritized mapping, client deliverables & budgets, often covering:

  • Forest Stewardship & Invasive Species Management Plans

  • GI/Habitat Restoration Master Plans

  • Ecological Restoration Concept Plans

design

  • Native Landscape Designs

  • Rain Gardens

  • Butterfly Gardens

  • Permaculture

  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure

  • Bioretention & drainage

  • Ecological Survey

  • Soil erosion control

  • Permit Drawings

  • Bioengineering for streams, lakes, & slopes

  • Interpretive signage

  • Wetland mitigation

  • LEED & Sustainability

  • Landscape architecture

ECOLOGICAL restoration

  • Woody invasives: brush-hog. hydroaxing, cut-stump. basal & foliar treatment

  • Aquatic resource management

    • Lakes & streams

    • Shoreline restoration

  • Wildlife Habitat Structure Design/Build

  • Revegetation, all conservation & restoration activities

  • Herb Invasive Species Control & burn breaks/plans

  • Biological control

EROSION CONTROL

  • SESC Design & Install - wattles, blankets, coir logs

  • Bioengineering and other biotechnical erosion control

  • Floodplain management and flood mitigation

cONSULTING

  • GIS, drone survey, remote sensing

  • Wetland services - delineation & mitigation

  • Regulatory consulting & permitting

  • Soil & geotechnical survey

  • Invasive species management

  • Biological-wildlife assessment & monitoring

  • Forestry

  • Water resources monitoring

  • GSI/LID BMP assessment

  • Educational Outreach

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WINTER DISCOUNTS! NCS offers 20% off Design, Invasive brush control, volume & winter site assessment, grants, forestry consulting, live staking/bioengineering, native seed sowing, Phragmites brush-hogging, woody invasive species control & related work done in winter! CONTACT US now - info@naturalcommunityservices.com or 248-513-1909

Natural Community Services, LLC Northville, MI 48167 | West Bloomfield, MI 48324 248.513.1909 info@naturalcommunityservices.com SAVE BEES, KILL INVASIVE BRUSH!