Orbis recently defined “protected” plants, but what are “protected” animals? This question comes up frequently on social media. There are comments on animal photograph posts such as, “That species is endangered, call DNR!” Some novice biologists may quickly identify animals…
“Aren’t those protected?” “Trilliums are endangered, right?” Questions about laws pertaining to native plants are common among the environmental community and the broader public. The multitude of international, federal, and state laws, often differing in key details, can…
What is a tree worth to you? Probably a lot more than you think! Check out this short article by Orbis Arborist and Wetland Ecologist Amelia Harris discussing the economic value of trees. Have a happy Arbor Day weekend!…
Love them or hate them, the white blossoms of the Callery pear tree (also known as Bradford pear) let us know that spring has arrived. Planted as a popular ornamental tree across the United States for decades, the rapid…
When: June 5-7, 2019 Where: DuPage County, Illinois Instructors: Scott Namestnik and Christopher Benda Fee: $600 Orbis Environmental Consulting botanist Scott Namestnik will be joined by botanist Christopher Benda to lead a three-day wetland plant identification course in DuPage County, Illinois…
When: August 19-21, 2019. 9:00am – 5:00pm. Where: Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, Michigan Instructor: Brad Slaughter Orbis Environmental Consulting botanist Brad Slaughter is leading a three-day plant identification workshop in Hastings, Michigan on August 19-21, 2019. The course will run…
When: June 19-21, 2019 Where: Northern Indiana Instructor: Scott Namestnik Orbis Environmental Consulting botanist Scott Namestnik is leading a three-day plant identification workshop in Northern Indiana on June 19-21, 2019, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT each day. The focus of the workshop will be plants…
We’ve talked about how to keep your development project on schedule and under budget by planning for wetlands. We showed how to delineate wetlands on your property and how to know if you need a permit. What you…
There’s a wetland right in the middle of where you’re planning your project. Maybe someone from a government agency sent you a letter or pointed it out while they were on site. Maybe the National Wetlands Inventory Map…
Helping our clients complete hundreds of projects has taught us that the schedule and cost are two of their top priorities. This is no surprise, but even so, it can be a challenge to stay on time and under budget,…
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