Service Providers

Our invasive species management programs include forestry mulching with the FAE RCU-55 tracked carrier, a remote-controlled low-ground-pressure machine designed to safely operate on steep slopes, difficult terrain, and environmentally sensitive sites where traditional equipment access is limited. The RCU-55 allows ArborActive to efficiently manage overgrown vegetation, invasive species, and hazardous terrain while minimizing soil disturbance and improving operator safety on extreme grades. We also provide mechanical clearing, hand-cutting operations, selective herbicide treatments, and long-term restoration planning for forests, meadows, trails, utility corridors, and conservation properties. ArborActive has experience supporting NRCS EQIP projects and conservation-focused land management initiatives throughout the region.

In addition to ecological management, ArborActive provides comprehensive arboricultural services including tree risk assessments, tree inventories, pruning recommendations, insect and disease diagnostics and treatments, and plant health care programs designed to preserve and improve tree vitality. Our soil care approach emphasizes biological and structural soil health through soil testing, root zone management, nutrient balancing, and organic soil improvement strategies that support long-term landscape resilience.

By combining practical field experience with modern arboricultural and ecological science, ArborActive delivers thoughtful, sustainable land stewardship solutions that prioritize ecosystem function, safety, and the preservation of natural resources.

Bartlett Tree Experts provides a full spectrum of professional tree, shrub, and landscape services rooted in scientific research, environmental responsibility, and long‑term plant health. Serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients, Bartlett combines hands‑on field expertise with in‑house research to deliver customized, effective solutions for landscapes of all sizes.
Core services include tree and shrub pest management, soil care, pruning, removals, storm damage response, and structural support through cabling and bracing. These services are designed to improve safety, tree structure, aesthetics, and longevity while adhering to industry best practices and rigorous safety standards.
Bartlett is widely recognized for its Plant Health Care (PHC) programs, which focus on proactive, environmentally responsible treatments rather than reactive fixes. PHC services include soil management, fertilization, pest and disease diagnosis and treatment, and integrated pest management strategies. All treatments are supported by ongoing research from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories to ensure they are both effective and environmentally sound.
In addition to field services, Bartlett offers specialized environmental and consulting services through trained consulting arborists and its dedicated consulting division. These services include tree risk assessments, tree inventories, management plans, construction monitoring, tree preservation planning, and expert guidance for development projects, campuses, parks, and municipalities. Consulting services begin with a needs assessment to ensure recommendations are tailored to the client’s objectives and site conditions.
Bartlett also supports clients with long‑term planning tools, including web‑based tree management programs that help organizations track tree health, prioritize maintenance, and manage risk over time. Across all service lines, Bartlett emphasizes professional consultation, clear communication, and high‑quality deliverables prepared by certified arborists and experienced specialists.
Together, these services position Bartlett Tree Experts as a trusted partner for preserving, protecting, and enhancing trees and landscapes through science‑based care, expert consultation, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Contact Christopher Mangels for more details.

With over 25 local offices and a national footprint, we offer a wide and growing variety of consulting services, including: wetlands and stream studies, environmental design and ecosystem restoration, stormwater management and compliance, urban and community forestry, our proprietary TreeKeeper inventory management software, and invasive species management.

We understand the complex ecosystems, resource challenges, and regulatory concerns that impact the success of any environmental project. No matter the location—dense city core or a remote rural site—we leverage our creativity and expertise to deliver reliable, turn-key ecological consulting services. We combine the latest technologies with time-tested techniques to provide high-quality results in a timely and professional manner.

Specialties include research on, and management of, invasive knotweeds; interacting with State and municipal wetland laws and regulations; and botanical education. ELM’s Principal, Brian Colleran, has a long history with riparian area restoration projects in several biomes, and has been an author on four peer reviewed publications focused on how invasive knotweeds amplify and exacerbate riparian erosion.

We are a certified Supervising Forest Products Harvester through the CT DEEP. We have worked on trail creation, field reclamation and invasive species removal projects.

Helping Land Trusts Connect People to Protected Lands

Green Goat Maps specializes in creating high-quality, user-friendly maps that help land trusts showcase their conserved lands and recreational assets. Our Online Maps for Land Trusts platform provides interactive, mobile-friendly maps tailored to each land trust’s needs, making it easier for visitors, donors, and stakeholders to explore and support protected lands.

We offer custom paper and digital maps, trail signage, and GIS services to ensure accurate, accessible, and visually engaging representations of conservation properties. Whether you need a detailed stewardship map, a trailhead kiosk, or an interactive online experience, we bring expertise in conservation mapping to help land trusts tell their story.

Learn more at greengoatmaps.com or contact us to discuss your mapping needs!

Mosaic Eco-Solutions was birthed during COVID and parallel to the actual birth of our second child. As a working parent with two young children, it made sense that a small-scale independent consultant model could potentially align with both our work/life balance needs and contribution to the conservation community. The “Mosaic” is a reference to “mosaic of patches” which is a landscape pattern made up of distinct habitat patches, or areas with a specific size, shape, and characteristics including individual forest stands, farms, wetlands, shrubland patches, highways, or towns. The patches are set within a matrix, which is the “background ecological system” of the landscape. We believe that our company within our community within the region is working towards conserving, monitoring, and expanding the health of the landscape. Our vision is designing and developing patches in our backyards, in our forests, and anywhere that can benefit the health of our landscape ecosystems. We specialize in working with private landowners, developers, land trusts, municipalities, and all stakeholders that know the value provided by environmental systems around us, and hopefully next to us and within us.

Why do we believe in “buy local”? Active management and stable local food and natural resource markets are key to people’s wellbeing. These resources and products from resources are the base of local economies; therefore, purchasing local products keeps money in local communities. This means resiliency, accessibility, and equity.

Why walkable communities? Land has immediate and long term value; more so immediate with the current price of housing and rent. We think making decisions that affect the next generation is important; therefore, it only makes sense to conserve and keep natural landscapes undeveloped and unhoused. We think that high density, walkable communities allow this and can be the solution. Smaller footprint does not mean void of natural ecosystems. Rural town centers, existing city communities, previously developed industrial lots all have the potential to support walkable communities. Suburban sprawl and strip development need to be removed from zoning regulations; these are not natural systems and cause significant fragmentation to the landscape.

Why active management? It is clear that our past land use has impacted the natural landscape, it is even more clear that our current decisions are drastically impacting our natural landscape. There can be no more “preservation” as a rule of thumb. We need to accept “no action” as an active management strategy that might work in some areas. Look at the non-native invasive plants and insect species that are driving the landscape’s natural development, creating monocultures. We want to create a cooperative of private landowners that have natural and healthy functioning ecosystems, and we would like to use eco-types from these members to restore and diversify the landscape. Active management supports the local economy, local resources, local farmers, local energy sources, and most importantly the creation of mosaic of patches.

Raptor Ridge Farm is a Lebanon-based conservation grazing and habitat-restoration team specializing in the ecological use of goats for invasive plant suppression, brush reduction, and native plant recovery. We partner with land trusts, municipalities, and stewardship organizations across Connecticut to implement low-impact vegetation management solutions that align with long-term conservation goals.

Our approach focuses on targeted multi-day browsing cycles that weaken invasive species such as multiflora rose, bittersweet, autumn olive, garlic mustard, mugwort, knotweed, and poison ivy while minimizing soil disturbance. We use portable electric fencing, daily site monitoring, and documented before/after photo-points to track progress and ensure animal safety.

Each project begins with a walk-through to understand site goals, sensitive habitats, native plant communities, and public-access considerations. We design tailored grazing plans that fit stewardship priorities such as:
• Invasive species suppression over multiple seasons
• Habitat opening for native shrubs and herbaceous layers
• Pollinator corridor establishment
• Meadow restoration and vegetation load reduction
• Viewshed and trail-edge maintenance
• Low-impact alternatives to mechanical or chemical treatment

Raptor Ridge Farm also offers optional restoration add-ons, including overseeding with native meadow mixes, recommendations for follow-up mechanical work, and scheduling for recurring annual grazing cycles.
. Our herd is trained for steep terrain, rocky sites, wetlands edges, forest understories, and sensitive conservation areas where machinery or herbicide may not be appropriate.

We currently manage multiple crews of goats, enabling us to service both institutional partners and small preserves while maintaining high standards for safety, containment, and ecological focus. As a veteran-owned family business, we bring a strong stewardship ethic, clear communication, and fast response times to every partner we serve.

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with land trusts seeking innovative, science-aligned management tools that support native biodiversity and long-term habitat health.

River Rock Nonprofit Consulting is dedicated to helping environmental nonprofits grow, operate efficiently, and maximize their impact. With a practical, hands-on approach, River Rock partners with organizations at every stage—from early development to established programs—to strengthen internal systems, secure funding, and bring strategic initiatives to life.

River Rock offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits. Core service areas include financial management and audit support, ensuring organizations maintain strong fiscal practices, compliance, and transparency. The firm also specializes in grant research and strategic plan development, helping clients identify opportunities, craft competitive proposals, and build sustainable revenue streams.

In addition, River Rock provides project and program development support, guiding organizations from concept to implementation. This includes designing new initiatives, managing complex projects, and aligning programs with funder priorities and community needs. Through fundraising strategy and donor engagement, River Rock helps organizations diversify their funding base and build meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters.

River Rock Nonprofit Consulting has partnered with a diverse network of organizations across the United States, including nonprofits, federal agencies, and academic institutions. This breadth of experience allows the firm to bring a well-rounded perspective to every engagement, combining deep sector knowledge with an understanding of complex regulatory and funding environments.

Our motto is: protecting the planet is our priority and our passion! As such, we offer a range of specialized services to address the unique needs of our clients. Our invasive species management service ensures that harmful plants are minimized using safe, mechanical methods, preserving the health of your land. Following removal, our ecosystem restoration service helps select and plant beneficial native species, fostering biodiversity, and supporting local wildlife, including vital pollinators. We provide free consultations for properties up to five acres, with reduced rates for nonprofits and land trusts. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you transform your property into a thriving natural habitat.

We are an Accredited Organic Land Care business.

Jeff started out in the construction industry after an enlistment in the US Coast Guard. After working as a laborer, equipment operator and commercial truck driver, Jeff went to Norwich University to earn his Civil Engineering degree. Since then, he earned his Connecticut Professional Engineer license and has worked on some of the biggest and most challenging construction projects in the USA and beyond. These projects include numerous contracts on the Big Dig in Boston, the Amtrak Electrification and hundreds of infrastructure projects across Connecticut.