Ecological Services

LaBella helps preserve and enhance ecosystems through careful management of plant species and wildlife This includes controlling invasive species, restoring native vegetation, and assessing wildlife populations to ensure healthy, sustainable environments. These studies often support conservation efforts and help clients comply with environmental regulations while promoting biodiversity.

LaBella takes assessments and documents of various environmental components, such as wetlands, forests, wildlife habitats, and water resources. These surveys help identify and evaluate the condition of natural resources, assess biodiversity, and provide critical data for regulatory compliance, land-use planning, and conservation efforts.

We conduct surveys, mapping habitats, and reporting findings to ensure compliance with environmental regulations for endangered, threatened, or any species with special concern. The data collected helps inform conservation strategies, land-use planning, and regulatory decisions, supporting the protection and management of vulnerable species and their habitats.

LaBella surveys, monitors, and protects rare and sensitive wildlife such as:

• Small whorled pogonias
• Karner blue butterflies
• Blanding’s turtles
• Bog turtles (Phase I and II)
• Bat Acoustic Surveys
• Rattlesnake Surveys & Handling

LaBella surveys raptor species and their habitats, assesses population trends, and track nesting and migration patterns, providing valuable data for conversation efforts across varying seasons. They support wildlife management, land development planning, and the protection of key habitats by informing decisions on occupied habitat and necessary mitigation measures.

Federal and state agency coordination for protected species and habitats involves collaborating with agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state environmental departments, and local regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. LaBella secures necessary permits, addresses species protections, and facilitates habitat conservation efforts. Effective coordination helps streamline project timelines, mitigate environmental impacts, and ensures that all regulatory requirements are met, fostering responsible development and conservation.

When planning developments and infrastructure projects, you may potentially impact protected species and/or their habitats. LaBella can assist by mitigating incidental take permits to minimize impacts and support conservation efforts to ensure compliance with federal and state wildlife regulations.

LaBella assesses vegetative communities to understand ecosystem health and biodiversity. These studies help guide conservation efforts, land management decisions, and habitat restoration by identifying ecological interactions, and environmental changes.

LaBella helps identify and map non-native plant and animal species that pose a threat to local ecosystems. We assess the extent of invasive species presence, their impact on native habitats, and guide management strategies to control or eliminate their spread. By conducting these surveys, ecological services help preserve biodiversity and resilient ecosystems.

LaBella’s GIS team performs spatial data collection and visualization to assess habitats, land use, and environmental impacts. We track changes over time, identify critical conservation areas, and support informed decision-making for resource management and ecological planning.

Learn more about our GIS capabilities here.

LaBella creates and preserves habitats that support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. Some of our work includes planting native vegetation, reducing pesticide use, and enhancing connectivity between pollinator-friendly areas to promote biodiversity and ecosystem health.