Science-based ecological stewardship for the Northeast’s rare and resilient landscapes

Rewild Ecological is a data-driven environmental consulting firm that helps conservation organizations, consulting firms, and private landowners transform complex datasets into actionable strategies, guiding informed decisions and delivering measurable conservation impact through scientific research and restoration.

A recent talk delivered by our founder, Michael Whittemore, at the Sustaining Biodiversity in Sandplain Grasslands conference detailing a regional study and forthcoming paper describing the flora, extent, and rare species of imperiled Sandplain Grassland. This project showcases our approach of using science to improve applied restoration outcomes for our clients, and the region.

Founded by botanist and restoration ecologist Michael Whittemore, Rewild Ecological draws on more than a decade of experience leading stewardship, science and restoration initiatives across New England, including leadership roles with The Nature Conservancy, Frenchman Bay Conservancy, and the Central Pine Barrens Commission.

We believe ecological stewardship begins with close observation — understanding how landscapes change through time, disturbance, climate, and human influence. Our work combines rigorous field science with a deep respect for place, helping clients make informed and lasting conservation decisions to understand and conserve native biodiversity across the Northeast.

Services

Rewild Ecological helps conservation organizations, consulting firms, and private landowners translate complex data into measurable impact through science, strategy, and restoration. Our expertise includes biological inventory, data collection and analysis, cartography, conservation program assessment, strategic planning, scientific research, and ecological restoration.

Science

Biological Inventory, Database Management, Data Analysis, Cartography, Scientific Research, Long-term Ecological Monitoring

Strategy

Conservation Program Assessment, Data-Driven Strategic Planning, File Organization & Digitization, Systems Upgrades

Restoration

Habitat Management Plans, Ecological Restoration Planning, Contracting, Seed Sourcing, Project Oversight

About Rewild Ecological

Founded in 2019 by Michael Whittemore, the mission of Rewild Ecological is to help conservation organizations, environmental consultants and private landowners turn ecological knowledge into measurable conservation outcomes.

Conservation organizations often operate with limited budgets and lack in-house technical capacity. Rewild Ecological fills that gap—strengthening programs through assessment and data-driven strategic planning, and translating complex ecological data into measurable science and restoration outcomes that resonate with funders and communities.

Rewild Ecological also partners with private landowners who wish to better understand and enhance their landscapes, improving biodiversity and climate resilience using proven, science-based approaches. Our services include site assessments, biological inventory, restoration, and long-term monitoring to ensure lasting impact.

Michael Whittemore is a botanist, landscape ecologist, and restoration practitioner with more than a decade of experience leading conservation and ecological restoration initiatives across New England. Through Rewild Ecological, he draws on leadership experience with organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Frenchman Bay Conservancy, and the Central Pine Barrens Commission.

Michael earned an MS in Environmental Studies from Ohio University, where he mapped plant communities across a 2,000-acre old-growth forest preserve for his thesis. He has also worked with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, and Woodwell Climate Research Center on ecological monitoring, restoration research, and biodiversity conservation.

His work specializes in ecological restoration, floristic inventories, vegetation mapping, and stewardship planning across the northeastern United States, with a focus on combining rigorous field science with practical conservation action across the Northeast’s most imperiled landscapes.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys trail running, ocean kayaking, and visiting old-growth forests. See his outdoor adventure blog.

Media Portfolio

  • Science Friday: Restoring New England Blazingstar

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  • Vineyard Gazette: Clearing the Way for Frost Bottom Preservation

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  • WBUR: Restoring Rare Moth Habitat

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  • MV Times: A Passion for Conservation

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  • WABI5: Frenchman Bay Conservancy Jordan River Restoration

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  • The Nature Conservancy: Restoring Unique Habitats on Martha's Vineyard

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  • Long Island Natural History Conference: Sandplain Grassland Flora, Status and Map

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  • Sandplain Grassland Conference: My talk detailing a paper I'm submitting to a conservation journal

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Contact Us

If you're interested in working with us, we welcome you to complete the form below with a few details about your project, or email us at michael@rewildecological.com. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.