Water resource determinations, regulatory consultations, and complex permitting and mitigation support.
Environmental, Ecological, & Urban Forestry Consulting Services
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Davey Resource Group Southern Ohio & Kentucky Office
Our Southern Ohio–based Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) office serves clients across Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky, providing science-driven solutions to complex ecological challenges.
As a one-stop resource for planning, building, and monitoring environmental projects, our diverse team brings expertise to every project. Our specialists include experts in stream and wetland ecology, ecological restoration and invasive species control, stormwater compliance, urban forestry, and permitting.
We understand the unique challenges of projects ranging from 1 to 100 acres. Our client-focused team applies its expertise to deliver the most effective solutions for each project, keeping collaboration at the heart of every engagement. This integrated approach ensures every project is thoughtfully planned, efficiently executed, and tailored to meet your environmental goals.
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Area Manager:
Alex Varela
Email:
alex.varela@davey.com
Service Areas:
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Beavercreek
- Springfield
- Hamilton County
- Frankfort
- Lexington
- Newport
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Clermont County
- Butler County
- Boone County
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Morrow
- Hamilton
- Mason
- Indian Hill
- Beavercreek
- Springfield
- Hamilton County
- Clermont County
- Butler County
- Boone County
- Florence
- Frankfort
- Lexington
- Newport
- Covington
- Louisville
- Villa Hills
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Morrow
- Hamilton
- Mason
- Indian Hill
- Beavercreek
- Springfield
- Hamilton County
- Clermont County
- Butler County
- Boone County
- Florence
- Frankfort
- Lexington
- Newport
- Covington
- Louisville
- Villa Hills
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What We Do — Browse Our Service Offerings
Environmental Design & Ecosystem Restoration
Service Description
Design/build plans, construction, native seed and plant installation, habitat restoration, and long-term monitoring and site stewardship.
Stormwater Management & Compliance
Service Description
Compliant stormwater management, including quality analysis, reporting, sediment removal and green infrastructure maintenance and implementation.
Urban & Community Forestry
Service Description
Urban and community forestry services, including GIS-based tree inventories, tree canopy assessments and urban forest master plans.
Reduce Safety Concerns With Stormwater Management
In this video, learn why stormwater management is critical and how we can help.
Invasive Species Management
Invasive pests can infest and damage large swaths of tree species, causing tree fatalities and long-term impacts on tree species diversity.
We can help control and eradicate invasive species to restore the ecosystem structure and function by finding the most cost-effective solutions and treatments.
Our team has extensive experience with these common invasive species (pests) in Southern Ohio and surrounding areas:
- Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
- Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
- Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
We have a team of experts and capabilities to support wetlands, forests, woodlots, municipalities, commercial, urban, and suburban areas.
Ecological Restoration and Invasive Vegetation Management
Davey Resource Group's team of knowledgeable and professional scientists and technicians specialize in ecological restoration and invasive vegetation management. We work with you to develop a management plan tailored to help improve your natural areas, eradicate invasive vegetation, and restore ecological functions.
Our services include:
- Habitat surveys & assessments
- Land management plans
- Pesticide applications
- Drone spraying and seeding
- Mechanical harvesting
- Controlled burning
- Drone surveys
- Monitoring & maintenance
We are capable of controlling common invasive vegetation species in Ohio, Kentucky, and the surrounding areas, including phragmites, cattail, Japanese knotweed, reed canary grass, buckthorn, tree-of-heaven, and honeysuckle.
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
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
DRG Provides Tree Inventory, Valuation Reports & Permitting For Citygate Church In Cincinnati, OH
DRG conducted a tree inventory, created valuation reports, and assisted in permitting for a vegetation removal project along I-275 in Cincinnati for Citygate Church.
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Parks & Trails
Davey Resource Group Restores Diverse Habitats & Strengthens Ecosystems With Tree Planting Initiatives In Southern Ohio
DRG was contracted by Five Rivers MetroParks to enhance Spring Run MetroPark, integrating the Great Miami Wetland Mitigation Bank (GMWMB) and the former Larch Tree Golf Course. The project aims to restore diverse habitats and strengthen the ecosystem with tree planting initiatives.
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Other
Davey Resource Group Helps Fast Park & Relax In Hebron, KY, Stay Within Stormwater Regulations
DRG conducted stormwater infrastructure inspection and maintenance at Fast Park & Relax in Hebron, KY, focusing on a dry detention basin and a front swale. The team provided routine quarterly inspections, additional rainfall event inspections, and preventative maintenance.
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Non-Profit
Davey Resource Group Improves Indian Creek Water Quality Through Restoration & Stabilization
DRG conducted wetland and stream restoration at Hoffman Farm. Measures included stabilizing 1,000 linear feet of stream using bioengineered treatments, establishing a riparian buffer, and installing in-stream structures for improved water quality and habitat enhancement.
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Electric Investor-Owned Utility
Davey Resource Group Helps Liberty Utilities Co. Stay Within Ohio State Regulation Through Vegetation Planting
Liberty Utilities Co. is working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050, adding over 1,600 megawatts of renewable power, including solar. In 2023, Davey Resource Group (DRG) planted 21,750 linear feet of vegetation around new solar farms in Ohio.
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Government
Davey Resource Group Enhances Detention Basin In Hamilton County, OH With Native Vegetation
DRG improved an existing detention basin by replacing turfgrass with native plants, enhancing its ability to manage stormwater runoff and remove pollutants. DRG's restoration prioritized community needs, cost efficiency, and ecological sustainability, employing herbicides and diverse plantings.
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Non-Profit
Davey Resource Group Restores Stream To Historic Alignment In Miami County, OH
DRG partnered with The Nature Conservancy to perform design/build services for stream and wetland mitigation at the John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve in Miami County, OH. The project restored over 2,400 linear feet of stream, utilizing bioengineered bank treatments and in-stream structures.
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Municipality
DRG Manages Green Infrastructure Measures For Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District
Davey Resource Group went above and beyond expectations while helming a 5-year contract with the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District to maintain two green infrastructure stormwater control measures in the city.
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Hospitality
Green Infrastructure Installation, Cincinnati, OH
Davey Resource Group used gray and green infrastructures to solve stormwater issues at the Graduate Conference Center in Ohio.
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Your Davey Resource Group, Inc. Southern Ohio Team
Alex Varela
Area Manager
Craig Straub
Principal Consultant
Brian Kwiatkowski
Principal Consultant
Jennifer Davit
Associate Consultant
Davey Brown
Senior Restoration Specialist
Kelsey Thouvenin
Senior Restoration Specialist
Tom Ludwig, PLA, ASLA
Senior Landscape Architect
