Our approach helps you build self-reliance and climate resiliency at your home, school, neighborhood, or community space.
Site Consultation
The site consultation is a foundational step for taking your project from idea to reality. We offer both remote and in-person site consultation to help you clarify your vision and project goals, discuss layout and circulation, and locate program elements such as buildings, gardens, and orchards.
Site Analysis and Mapping
We conduct land inventory, site research and analysis, and mapping services for a variety of applications, including:
GIS mapping
Tree canopy cover analysis
Zone mapping for homestead design
Suitability analysis during the land search process
Site inventory and strengths analysis for landowners
Planning and Design
We work with clients to help you create a plan to guide your vision. Planning and design services include:
Master planning
Stewardship planning
Ecological systems design
Garden and food forest design
Site design for various scales and contexts
Strategic planning for climate resiliency goals
Education and Mentoring
Roots First supports you on your journey to live more regeneratively on your land. We offer multiple opportunities to learn and grow:
Online and in-person workshops
One on one mentorship
Coming soon! Our 6-week online course, Bringing Your Land to Life, will be launching in early spring 2023.