{"product_id":"on-site-ecological-consultation-site-inventory","title":"On-Site Ecological Consultation \u0026 Site Inventory","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eOn-Site Ecological Consultation \u0026amp; Site Inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding your land is the first step toward restoring it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe offer on-site ecological consultations throughout Ottawa–Gatineau and beyond, helping property owners develop a genuine understanding of their land — its biodiversity, soil conditions, moisture patterns, historical plant communities, and long-term restoration potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is not a garden design service. It is a grounded ecological assessment of what your property holds, what shaped it, and what it could become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach consultation includes an on-site walk-through and ecological assessment, identification of existing plant species with native, non-native, and invasive status noted, and observations on soil conditions, drainage, sunlight, and site gradients. Where relevant, we also provide historical ecological context — identifying the forest community or plant ecosystem that would have naturally occupied your site prior to disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFollowing the visit, you receive a detailed written report covering site conditions, species observations, ecological history, invasive species management recommendations, and a sequenced restoration plan tailored to your property. A full bilingual species inventory — English, French, and scientific names — is included as a structured reference document you can use going forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe goal is not just to hand you a planting list. It is to give you a clear picture of your property's ecological trajectory and a practical path forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis service is well suited to homeowners seeking to naturalize their property, clients considering meadow, woodland, or alvar-style plantings, properties with thin soils, sand, or challenging site conditions, waterfront or wetland-adjacent sites, and landowners managing invasive species. It is also valuable for anyone who simply wants to understand what is already growing on their land and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe are based in the Ottawa–Gatineau region and regularly travel beyond it for larger properties and site assessments. Travel fees may apply depending on distance. If you are unsure whether we service your area, feel free to reach out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eConsultations start at \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e for smaller urban or residential properties within Ottawa–Gatineau. Larger rural properties, multi-habitat sites, and waterfront or wetland assessments are quoted individually based on complexity and travel distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQuotes are free and provided without obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery property holds ecological potential. With the right understanding and a clear plan, even a small urban yard can become part of a larger regional landscape network.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact us to book your consultation or to discuss your property.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47700870496500,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/files\/IMG_3381.jpg?v=1771535607","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/products\/on-site-ecological-consultation-site-inventory","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}