Wetland & Stream
Inland and coastal wetlands and water resource determinations, regulatory consultations, complex permitting, and mitigation support.
Natural Resource Consulting Services
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Davey Resource Group New England Offices
Our New England Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) office provides urban forestry and ecological consulting services to our clients.
Our team of certified experts can help you with your wetlands and land-use permitting, ecosystem restoration projects, urban and community forests, and invasive species control. We are committed to providing localized services to the New England areas.
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Area Manager:
Phil Hanna
Email:
philip.hanna@davey.com
Address:
3 Industrial Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Service Areas:
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
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Ecological Design & Restoration
Davey Resource Group leverages a team of consultants and scientists using the latest techniques to achieve land management goals and to enhance natural areas Our teams conduct natural areas management and consulting, evaluate rare species habitat, and design and implement restoration of degraded environments.
Invasive Species Management & Control
Integrated vegetation management programs and large-scale pest and non-native plant eradication.
Urban & Community Forestry Services
Urban and community forestry services, including GIS-based tree inventories, tree canopy assessments and urban forest master plans.
Stormwater Management & Compliance
Compliant stormwater management, including quality analysis, reporting, sediment removal and green infrastructure maintenance and implementation.
Tree Preservation
Tree risk assessment reports, tree protection zone calculations, mapping of critical root zones and trees to correspond with project plans, soil analyses, on-site monitoring, and tree preservation action plans.
Partner With Davey Resource Group For Your Next Project
With local offices across the country, our team of experts can provide the guidance, analysis, and quality service you need to manage the natural resources on your property. From wetlands and streams to stormwater management and tree inventories, we offer turn-key solutions for clients nationwide.
Invasive Species Management For New England
We can help control and eradicate non-native, invasive pests and plants and restore the ecosystem structure and function that may have been damaged by them.
Our team has extensive experience with these common invasive species in the New England States and surrounding areas.
Invasive Insects:
- Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
- Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
- Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
Invasive Plants:
- Asiatic Bittersweet
- Black Locust
- Japanese Honeysuckle
- Multiflora Rose
- Japanese Knotweed
- Common Reed - Phragmites
- Norway Maple
- Tree of Heaven
- Glossy Buckthorn
We have the team of experts and capabilities to support wetlands, forests, woodlots, municipalities, commercial, urban, and suburban areas.
Urban Forestry Planning Services
Trees are a vital part of any landscape, and in an urban setting, they’re even more important to the overall health of the environment. Davey’s Urban Forestry services can help you plan, monitor, and maintain the trees throughout your property or municipality.
From field inventories to pest management and contract arborist services, our trained experts can keep your trees healthy and looking their best. Additionally, our proprietary TreeKeeper software platform allows you to manage your tree inventory data quickly and easily, so you always know which trees need attention.
Davey’s trained experts can help your urban forestry initiatives from the planning stages to the planting phase, to ongoing maintenance and expansion. Our services include:
- Canopy Assessments
- Contract Arborist Services
- Inventory Services
- Integrative Pest Management
- Story Map
- Online Planning
- Resource Analysis
- Equity Analysis
- Ordinance Review
- Education and Outreach
Ecological Restoration & Mitigation Solutions
Our Ecological Restoration team can provide turn-key services for wetland and stream restoration, enhancement, and preservation.
We can prepare mitigation feasibility assessments to determine if a property is suitable for ecological restoration including mitigation (i.e. replacement of wetland and stream functions to offset authorized impacts).
We specialize in site selection, design, permitting, construction management, planting, and monitoring for mitigation banks, in-lieu fee programs, and permittee-responsible mitigation. We can also assist clients in identifying and procuring mitigation banking credits.
Wetland Permitting & Delineation
Applying for necessary wetlands and water resource permits can be a lengthy and confusing process. Having accurate information is a critical first step toward obtaining your permits in a timely fashion, and can help avoid expensive project delays.
We have extensive experience with stream and wetland delineation and permitting for homeowners; municipal and government agencies; residential, institutional, industrial and commercial developers and re-developers; renewable and traditional energy suppliers across the country.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jurisdictional Determinations
- USACE Section 404/10 Nationwide & Individual Permits
- State Freshwater Wetlands, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Streams Permits
- 401 Water Quality Certifications
- Wetland Mitigation Designs
- Stream Corridor/Riparian and Buffer Zone/Riverbanks/Floodplain Mitigation Plans
Solar Energy Services
We understand the unique set of challenges throughout the life of a solar project. Whether we are meeting the needs of community solar sites or large, utility-scale projects, we treat each project as our own and plan for its long-term success. Our turnkey, integrated approach assists clients throughout the entire process and maximizes efficiency during all project stages.
Our team offers a wide variety of services for your solar energy project, supporting every phase—from pre-construction to construction and post-construction.
Featured Environmental Consulting Work
Non-Profit
Davey Resource Group’s Careful Approach To Invasive Vegetation Management Reduces Phragmites On Long Pond In Massachusetts
DRG collaborated with local organizations to manage phragmites regrowth in Long Pond's tidal wetlands. Through targeted planning, ISA-certified arborists applied spot spraying to minimize impact on native vegetation and wildlife.
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Municipality
DRG Creates Comprehensive Tree Inventory & Planting Strategy For Cumberland, RI
Since 2022, DRG has supported urban forestry in Cumberland, RI, planting street trees and conducting a public tree inventory. Grants aided projects in Valley Falls and Lonsdale, while collaborations with Clark University and a subcontracted landscape architect ensured strategic planning.
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Municipality
Davey Resource Group Expertly Identifies & Treats Invasive Vegetation In Montague, MA
DRG conducted a vegetation management program in Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area post-burn to preserve the unique xeric pitch pine-scrub oak complex. Covering 166 acres, DRG’s efforts focused on promoting native species dominance.
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Residential/Mixed Use
Davey Resource Group Helps Resolve Regulatory Issues For Residential Property Owners In Massachusetts
DRG aided four residential property owners facing regulatory or legal challenges due to vegetation removal in protected Resource Areas across Massachusetts.
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Military Base/Military Family Housing
Davey Resource Group Conducts Vegetation Survey In Camp Edwards, MA
DRG conducted vegetation surveys at Camp Edwards, MA, assessing pine barrens habitat for Lepidoptera monitoring. Covering 14,433 acres, transects were surveyed meticulously, and data entered into MAANG's database, emphasizing integrity and adherence to program standards.
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Municipality
DRG Helps Holyoke, MA Create More Equitable Urban Forest
The city of Holyoke partnered with Davey Resource Group to develop their first urban forest equity plan to preserve, grow, and care for Holyoke’s trees through meaningful community engagement and proactive management.
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Education
MIT’s Tree Inventory & Management Plan Maintains Healthy Urban Forest In Cambridge, MA
DRG helped prestigious university MIT gain a clear understanding of their tree assets and forestry management needs by performing a comprehensive tree inventory.
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Energy
Invasive Species Control Makes Way For Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
DRG undertook this multi-year invasive species management project for several solar panel sites across the state of Massachusetts.
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Municipality
Over 600 Trees Planted In Quincy, MA For Greening The Gateway Cities Program
DRG planted and performed aftercare services on 611 trees in Quincy, MA as part of the Greening the Gateway Program. Thanks to the expertise of DRG’s crews, the tree mortality rate was under 5%.
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Municipality
DRG Helps City Of Concord, MA Meet Urban Forestry Goals Through Tree Inventory & Planting
Davey Resource Group, Inc. conducted a tree inventory of nearly 30,000 sites in Concord, MA and used the data to produce a management plan that helped the town plan, prioritize, and budget for their urban forest.
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Your Davey Resource Group, Inc. New England Team
Phil Hanna
Area Manager
Patti Burns
Principal Consultant
Mark Dew
Associate Consultant
Clayton Morse
Associate Consultant
Moriah Day
Associate Consultant
Industry Affiliations & Certifications
Staff Certifications
- ISA Arborist
- ISA TRAQ Certified
- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (TCIA CTSP)
- Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS PWS)
- Certified Ecological Restoration Professional (SER CERP)
- OSHA HAZWOPER Certification
- Certified Pesticide Applicators (MA Cat 36, 40, RI)
- Certified Wetlands Delineators (ACE)
- Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
- Certified Senior Ecologist (ESA)
- New Hampshire Certified Wetland Scientist
