Legal services concerning: negotiation, drafting, execution, recordation, and enforcement of conservation easements; general land use issues, including zoning, subdivision, land development, stormwater management, and natural resource protection; ordinance and regulation drafting; representation before municipalites, zoning hearing boards, Commonwealth agencies, and Federal agencies; litigation and enforcement; boundary disputes and other real estate litigation; general legal representation.
We provide professional consulting services in the areas of land-use planning, stormwater mangement, soil science, geology, natural gas resources, baseline water quality, environmental monitoring programs, water supply development, wastewater management, hydrogeological studies, water supply development, and land-based wastewater disposal.
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Municipal tree management, tree and landscape appraisal, street tree planning, urban forest management,
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Professional natural resource consulting services that include forest and wildlife management planning, enviromental evaluations, land-use mapping, invasive species control, wildlife abundance estimates, habitat designs and implementation, and restoration services.
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Prepare Conservation a/o Pa Forest Stewardship plans-for landowner objectives i.e. preservation/natural area protection, sustaining biodiversity, wildlife habitat, recreation, timber production. Inventory & map vegetation types and unique natural features or ecosystems, baseline studies for conservancies, photo documentation, layout hiking & nature trails, wetland delineation, timber sales, forest regeneration plans.
land use planning
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General Planning Services Municipal and County Comprehensive Planning Planning Tools: Urban Growth Boundaries, TDRs, APFOs, Land Preservation Water and Sewer Master Planning State and local policy planning Zoning Ordinances Subdivision ordinances
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Woodland Management Services, Inc. is a forest consulting and land management company. We focus on managing properties to maximize their long term economic potential while producing the other benefits that make woodland ownership such an attractive investment alternative. We believe active forest management can significantly improve the quality, growth rate, and health of timber stands. WMS practices multiple-use, environmentally sound timberland management with a focus on economic returns. Forest management services include; timber sales administration, evaluation of potential timber and land acquisitions, boundary line maintenance, wildlife management plans, and ArcGIS mapping. We do baseline documentation and Forest Management Plans for conservation easements.
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Smart Growth issues.
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Community Planning and Design; Design Guidelines; Graphics, Illustrations, and GIS; Historic Preservation Plans; Public Surveys, Visioning, and Meeting Facilitation; Project Management; Specific Plans; and Zoning. For a comprehensive listing of services, visit www.tbplanning.com.
Jon Lesher co-leads the Alternative Energy Ordinance Working Group (AEOWG) on behalf of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and has conducted extensive research as an Environmental Planner for the Montgomery County Planning Commission on municipal ordinance efforts to promote, and regulate, the use of alternative energy systems. Mr. Lesher maintains an inventory of Pennsylvania municipalities who have adopted alternative energy system ordinances and helps to administer the AEOWG webpage.
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Tara assists municipal officials and citizen’s groups with resource-protection based planning including open space referenda, Comprehensive Plans, and citizen involvement.
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strategic acquisition plans, conservation planning, conservation referenda
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Jerome Skrincosky, AICP of Hawk Valley Associates (HVA) has extensive experience in the preparation of: Strategic and Regional Comprehensive Plans; Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Maps; Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances; Municipal Sewage Facility Plans; Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans; Transportation Impact Fee Districts; Economic Development Plans; Environmental Impact Assessment; Strategic Corridor Plans and Districts; and Subdivision and Land Development Plans. HVA is prepared to take on any challenge to make our community a better place to live and work that will be appreciated for generations to come.
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Planning and Landscape Architectural services including ordinance preparation, comprehensive plans, open space plans, corridor studies, village studies, park and recreation plans, park master plans, master site plans, resource protection plans, resource management plans, site analysis and feasibility studies, environmental impact statements, fiscal impact statements, conceptual sketch plans, detailed plans for parks, recreation, and open space areas, detailed streetscape plans, expert witness testimony, plan review, and general planning and landscape architectural consulting services.
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Olev serves as Chief Planner for the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Crafted 90/10 APZ language for two Lehigh County municipalities.
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Landscape architecture, civil engineering, planning and surveying
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Technical Assistance in trail development Trail User Research Trail User Counts Trail Feasibility Studies Trail Master Plans Public Outreach and Education
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Scott helps to administer the Montgomery County Community Revitalization Program, which provides funding for downtown improvement projects, including streetscape activity. He works with municipalities on submitting quality projects for the Revitalization Program and can provide some maintenance and installation advice on streetscape elements, including decorative sidewalk and crosswalks.
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Land use planning and community development, CommunityViz analysis
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GIS Services
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All types of appraisal services, including conservation and other types of easements. Land and timberland is of particular interest and expertise in our appraisal firm.
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I complete conservation and resource management plans and biological surveys of rare and common species and of natural communities (terrestrial and palustrine) for nonprofit organizations and state and federal agencies. I also develop and implement monitoring and research plans and complete ecological management plans including both invasive species and fire management plans. I have also facilitated the completion of strategic plans for nonprofit organizations and for partnership. I use GIS data collection and analyses as part of the resource assessment and management planning process and can develop and provide data to clients.
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County and Municipal Comprehensive Plans; Zoning Ordinances; Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances; Land Use Studies; Community Revitalization Studies; Socio-Economic/Demographic Studies Streetscape Plans; Recreation, Parks, & Open Space Planning; Greenways Plans Trail Feasibility Studies; Building Re-Use Studies; Heritage Studies; Public Involvement Coordination; Grant Writing & Administration; and Municipal Consulting
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Tom is a planning and urban design consultant who writes plans and ordinances for municipalities. His firm is located in West Chester, PA.
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comprehensive planning, land use planning, design, open space plans, strategic planning
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Appraiser of complex land and income properties for land conservancies, corporations and government preservation organizations. Master's Degree in Land Use Planning and member of American Planning Association. State Certified General Appraiser in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
White Environmental Services is a sole-proprietor business, owned and operated by George A. White III. Since opening our doors in 1991, White Environmental Services has provided environmental services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We have been involved in projects that vary from small residential lots to industrial sites in excess of 600 acres. Our environmental studies have included Environmental Impact Studies, GIS Mapping, Trail Planning, Reforestation Plans, Endangered Species Surveys, Environmental Resource Inventories, Wetlands Studies & Permitting, and Wetlands Mitigation.
Michael is an advocate of market-informed planning, specializing in providing economic development planning, market research, community planning, and related services to government and the private development community.
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Landscape architecture, urban design, and master planning for projects of all types and sizes. Expertise includes site analysis, master planning, urban design, site and landscape design, budgeting and cost estimating, construction documentation and observation, project management, coordination with multi-disciplinary design teams, regulatory approvals, and community involvement processes.
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Attorney Michael Angelo Maccagnan practices in the areas of real estate (including Conservation Easements and Clean and Green programs), zoning and land use, natural gas/oil contracts, environmental issues, estates and trusts (including estate and trust litigation), business law and tax issues.
I am a scientist whose research is about finding the best means to restore damaged forest, heathland and grassland ecosystems, recover endangered species populations, and enhance wildlife habitat. My work focuses mainly on the restoration and management of nature reserves. Specialties include: restoration and management planning; desired conditions analysis; design of ecological field experiments and adaptive management monitoring programs; and supervising the implementation of stewardship plans, field experiments and monitoring programs.
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Irick Eberhardt & Mientus is a multidisciplinary Land Use Consulting firm practicing in eastern Pennsylvania. For the past 15 years we have provided our land trust clients accurate, timely and affordable Land Surveys and Easement Plans to help them enable the preservation of thousands of acres of pristine woodlands and farmland.
Edward has followed his passion for urban design and placemaking through his public and private work in communities across America. He has developed Pattern Books and Community Vision Books across the country rooted in regional patterns and the crucial connection between people and their community. This passion has led to his blog Restless Urbanist, where he shares his candid and person observations of the built world.
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Williams Ecological, LLC offers survey, monitoring, research, and planning services focused on the conservation and management of plants, wildlife, and land and water resources. The services we provide include: 1. surveys for special concern species and invasive species; 2. conservation planning for large and small landowners; 3. forest inventory and management; 4. wetland delineation, research and management; 5. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) for commercial and industrial development; 6. environmental assessments for mining, oil and gas sites; and 7. environmental surveys of pipelines, transportation, and utility corridors. Please contact us for information on these services and inquiries on others.
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land use planning
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LVCIL can assess your existing and proposed trails for accessibility, and give practical written and verbal recommendations to proper trail design and uses. LVCIL can assess the trail throughout the building process to ensure proper slopes and best practices are followed. Our extensive knowledge of outdoor facilities from parking lots, trail heads, restrooms, fishing piers, kayak launches, highlighting natural features, can help you in creating a functional and esthetically pleasing trail experience for all.
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Conservation Ecology provides ecological inventory, research, monitoring, & planning services to clients involved in land conservation projects. We are based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and work throughout the country. Services include: 1) inventory and mapping of rare plant & animal species, natural communities, and habitats performed by highly skilled field naturalists; 2) natural habitat conservation value assessments, baseline documentation reports, and compliance monitoring for conservation easement and land trust related projects, 3) expert witness testimony for conservation easement and land condemnation cases, 4) conservation planning for biodiversity using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, & 5) GIS spatial analysis and customized mapping.
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URDC has specialized in comprehensive planning, zoning and land development regulations since the firm originated in 1968. We have prepared plans and zoning ordinances for small boroughs, rural towns, suburban municipalities and larger Pennsylvania cities such as Harrisburg, Scranton, Williamsport and Altoona. URDC has provided expert testimony on landmark zoning cases ultimately decided before the Commonwealth Court and State Supreme Court in Pennsylvania. URDC has been planning and zoning advisors in association with many attorneys who are well-recognized experts in land use law. This public and private sector experience has provided an added depth of knowledge to the governmental side of our planning and zoning expertise.
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Architecture, Planning, Design City / Town Planning Historic Preservation Renovation, Restoration, Reconstruction Historical-Architectural Research Building Chronologies National Register Nominations Historic Structure Reports Analysis of Building Codes and Flexible Alternatives Historic Tax Credit Applications Development Feasibility Analysis Architectural Potential and Budget Development Community Development / Revitalization Plans Project Management Cultural Heritage Development Heritage Planning - Site Inventories, Guides, Historical Research, Narratives Public Policy / Private Initiative Solutions Public Markets Feasibility Analysis, Planning, Design Organization, Management, Operations
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