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Planning, producing, protecting... PRI offers full-service package j • installation services • materials access } ' Contracted installations are the heart and soul of Essential to the success of PRI projects is the fact PRI's business. We complete successful projects by that almost all seeds and plants are produced at making the best possible use of the materials, our Princeton, Hawley or Munger sites, meaning PRI has state—of—the—art equipment for handling prescribed burns. Selective weed control is sometimes necessary in early growing years. techniques and equipment we know will work. they are genuinely site-specific and readily available. Low maintenance, not NO maintenance... PRI has planted more acres, on more sites, using a Because we do not have to rely on other producers, our greater variety of plant materials than any other customers are assured of the availability of the key Managing your native landscape restoration company in the Upper Midwest. Whether building blocks needed to create successful, diverse, high PRI will evaluate your native or restored site and recommend a specific management strategy to maintain a healthy your project is large or small, there are many quality native landscapes. natural landscape. Services include: good reasons to turn to PRI. • expertise • Long-term management plans Well-conceived plans provide a critical link to good resource management. Staff develop practical,realistic plans by assessing • site evaluations and design proposals Our experience with and understanding of native site history,existing plant communities,potential management problems and suggesting annual work schedules and manage- A staff ecologist will inspect our site to learn ment recommendations. These plans are especially helpful to managers of corporate grounds, business campuses,golf cours- g p y plant community restorations are extensive. PRI es,parks and large residential sites. To achieve maximum results we prefer to include landowners and grounds personnel in the planning about its soils,slope,size,existing vegetation and knows how to solve problems, improvise when necessary other environmental elements.A list of species and achieve quality results—staking our reputation on process. specific to your location and an outline of each and every project. We offer a competent full- • Prescribed burn management recommended restoration procedures and materials time staff of 40 educated,experienced, committed Historically,fires played a significant role in the health of grassland ecosystems by discouraging proliferation of woody plants will be prepared for you. For public, commercial or individuals who are eager to assure you a success- and exotic species. PRI has the staff, equipment, training and experience to acquire the necessary state and local permits and safely carry corporate projects, site evaluations and proposals are ful restoration project. Five service locations posi- out prescribed burns on prairie sites of all types and sizes. free. For residential installations, not involving an tion our crews closer to your project for efficiency • Exotic species control architect or landscape architect,a flat fee of $100 and economy. A healthy,natural landscape includes a mix of native plants coexisting in balance with each other and the conditions of is applied against the total cost of PRI-implemented the site they occupy. Invasive exotic (non-native) plants can upset this balance by out-competing and displacing native projects. species. Weedy plants like leafy spurge, Canada thistle, buckthorn and sweet clover are examples of invasive species that pose serious threats to remnant and restored landscapes. PRI has management strategies and services to control these and other exotics. Psst... prairie restoration in progress; patience required First year prairies are generally mowed once or twice. Second year prairies begin to bloom and show signs of stability. Mature prairies take three or more years to develop into diverse, colorful, low maintenance landscapes. t 5