Parterre Ecological is a comprehensive ecological team integrating principles of ecology and horticulture to protect, promote and restore native plant communities. We are dedicated to managing the planning, implementation and ongoing stewardship of a wide range of ecological restoration projects. We produce resilient, low-maintenance solutions that protect open space conservation lands, promote green infrastructure in urban environments, and restore native plant communities.
Mission
To thoughtfully design, plant and maintain aesthetically compelling native plant compositions that hold valuable ecosystem services while creating inspired, naturally occurring environments that reflect resilient habitats.
Contact us
Please contact us to discuss any aspect of your ecological restoration project, or if you wish to set up a courtesy consultation.
Greater Boston
2 Republic Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
Ecological Planning and Design:
Parterre Ecological will engage in the planning and design for their unique restoration projects. With initial analysis of existing plant communities on your property, we develop Land Management Plans for initial Conservation Commission review, approval, and implementation. From native wetland restorations to wildflower meadows; We design native woodland, wetland, and wildflower meadows by graphically representing detailed planting plans to create inspired native plant communities.
Invasive Plant Management:
Parterre Ecological has a dedicated team that combines the most current industry standards with site specific requirements for effective invasive plant control. We will customize a program that identifies the relative abundance and distribution of the invasive plant population and determine the best methods of control. By integrating low-impact herbicide application treatments by licensed applicators over a phased timeline, the populations of invasive plant species are managed with least impact to the natural environment.
Native Plant Restoration:
Parterre Ecological seeks to identify and diversify the native plant community on your property. We analyze the presence, relative abundance, and distribution of the native plants species and look to find those that are inherently absent from the plant community due to invasive disruption. We look to restore an aesthetically interesting combination of custom grown native trees, shrubs, perennials, and seed blends to restore the natural area.
Stewardship and Maintenance:
Parterre Ecological recommends that any thoughtfully designed and newly planted landscape requires stewardship and maintenance. Parterre Ecological will assist you with maintaining natural areas on your property that require invasive plant management and native plant establishment, seasonal stewardship of a meadow, or maintenance of native gardens. Parterre Ecological provides expert and creative ideas to develop native gardens on your property.
Our Projects
Our clients include municipal town agencies, LEED certified school and municipal buildings, conservation agencies, and numerous private clients. Our work allows us to protect native plant communities, promote green infrastructure and corridors in our urban environments, and restore wetlands, woodlands and waterways.
Professional Affiliations
Ecological Landscape Alliance
Grow Native Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group (list of Invasive plants in MA)
Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (list of Native Plant Community and descriptions)
New England Wildflower Society
Who We Work With
Parterre Ecological works with engaged homeowners protecting wetland habitats; progressive municipalities promoting green infrastructure in urban areas; conservation committees restoring native plant communities in the natural areas. Here is a list of some of the dedicated groups we have had the pleasure of assisting in their restoration efforts:
Numerous residential projects
Town of Arlington, Spy Pond
City of Boston, Green Infrastructure Maintenance
City of Boston, Urban Wilds
City of Cambridge, Alewife Reservation, Fresh Pond Reservation
Dover Land Conservation Trust, Strawberry Hill
Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Olmstead Park
Town of Lexington, Friends of Lincoln Park
Town of Lexington, Department of Public Works Bioretention Basin
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Town of Marblehead, Transfer Station
Town of Wellesley, Fuller Brook Park
Town of Winchester, Mill Pond
Charles River School, Wetlands Lab
Historic Burying Grounds of Boston
Belmont Conservation Lands
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