Services
Helping you plan, implement, and monitor integrated management techniques on your land.
We approach land management holistically, emphasizing practicality and fostering connections between people and ecological systems. Our aim is to optimize benefits for owners, the environment, and communities on working landscapes. We utilize vision development, data collection and mapping, thoughtful design, and on site meetings to fuel decision making. We will also use our connections and knowledge to make sure you have everything you need to put the plans into action and see results.
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Visioning
Goal Setting
Pathway Definition
SWOT Analysis
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Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Weed Identification & Mapping
Irrigation Evaluation
Soil Testing/ Evaluation
Current Practices Evaluation
Vegetation Survey
Microclimate Analysis
Historical Management & Use
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Planting Plans
Seeding Plans
Nutrient Management Plans
Garden Design
Grazing Design
Keyline Design
Orchard Plans
Soil Health Planning
Integrated Management Planning
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Owners Representative
Project Management
Sub Contracting
Meeting Moderation
Labor Planning
Staff Training
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Soil Testing
Pasture Species Composition
Weed Miigation
Vision Development
Success is highly subjective and must be defined, first and foremost, by the stewards of the place. We want to help determine what it is that makes you feel fulfilled and use that as an empowering directive in defining and communicating your vision.From comprehensive management plans to simple brainstorming sessions, SMF can help clarify direction and put a pathway in place to ensure goals are met.
Education
Visioning
Goal Setting
Defining Pathways
SWOT Analysis
Inventory & Site Analysis
SMF Land Management Consulting has a large tool box of testing and analysis techniques to help you better understand your property. From soil health testing and vegetation surveys to GIS spatial analysis, we can provide the information needed to make informed decisions on your land. We effectively communicate existing conditions and directions through professionally presented maps, graphics, and reports.
Current Practices Evaluation
Vegetation Survey
Microclimate Study
Historical Management & Use
Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Weed Identification & Mapping
Irrigation Evaluation
Soil Evaluation
Planning & Design
Through a creative design process and thoughtful planning we will help to optimize your current programs and/or identify concrete pathways towards your definition of success. Our design background helps us plan for health and resilience through grazing planning, soil health planning, vegetation management, and thoughtful infrastructure recommendations. We embrace small failures as this is how we learn, adapt, and sharpen the management style that is best for you and your land.
Planting Plans
Seeding Plans
Nutrient Management
Garden Design
Grazing Design
Keyline Design
Orchard Plans
Soil Health Planning
Integrated Management Planning
Implementation
Putting your plan into action is a key piece of the path to success and we work with owners, managers, staff, and contractors to make it happen. We have built a broad network of professionals and resources in the agriculture and land management community which are utilized throughout our work with you. Throughout the implementation of your project, we can help communicate the vision and ensure all activities are in service of project goals.
Owner’s Representative
Project Management
Sub Contracting
Meeting Moderation
Labor Planning
Meeting Moderation
Labor Planning
Staff Training
Monitoring
We thoughtfully utilize our testing and monitoring techniques to assess the effectiveness of management and to make informed adjustments to the management system. We rarely expect to see the results of our work immediately. Regenerating land takes time. Regularly gathering feedback from your efforts helps you keep your management aligned with your goals and ensure efficacy.
Ongoing Soil Testing/ Evaluation
Ongoing Vegetation Analysis
Reporting