Rain Shadow Consulting
offers a wide variety of professional services focused on the conservation and ecological restoration of terrestrial environments in northern Puget Sound. Our expertise covers whole project cycles from assessment and design to implementation and monitoring.
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Ecological Restoration Design & Implementation
Repairing degraded ecosystems is at the core of what we do. RSC offers a wide variety of restoration services such as ecological assessments, forest thinning, native plant propagation and outplanting, invasive species control, and long-term monitoring. |
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Forest Management/Conservation Planning
Whether you own a small forested parcel or a large preserve, we can help you develop a long-term, ecologically driven management plan that integrates your unique objectives with the distinctive features of your site. RSC’s forest management plans are designed to fulfill the requirements of the San Juan County Assessor’s office for the Timber Open Space and Designated Forest Land programs. |
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Forest Inventory
Knowing what you have is the most important tool for making informed management decisions. We design and implement forest inventories, including those which meet regional certified forestry and carbon credit standards. |
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Site Consultations
Rain Shadow offers hourly consultations on diverse topics such as Garry oak restoration, forest health, native plant ID and propagation, and controlling invasive weeds. |
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Non-Commercial Thinning and Fuel Reduction
With new low-impact equipment we specialize in ecologically based thinning in young, stressed, or overcrowded stands. We can efficiently implement forest restoration projects including those addressing wildfire risk. |
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