Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions

What Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions does

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions (WWS) is a privately held, northern Michigan-based ecological land management services company founded in 2007 by wildlife biologists Ernie and Nick Kafcas. The firm provides ecologically responsible vegetation management, invasive species control, habitat restoration, and wetland solutions to federal and state government agencies (USDA Forest Service, BLM, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Corps of Engineers, State of Michigan), conservation nonprofits (Ruffed Grouse Society, NWTF, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited), lake and homeowner associations, and private landowners across Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region.

The service portfolio spans eight integrated categories — forestry mulching, invasive species control, habitat restoration, wetland solutions, hazardous fuels reduction and land clearing, forestry support, storm damage restoration, and shoreline restoration — supported by a specialized equipment fleet (three forestry mulchers, Marsh Master semi-aquatic vehicle, retrofit forestry spray rigs with radiarc sprayer heads) and a 2023 drone division, DroneTech Environmental, which performs aerial mapping (DJI Mavic) and precision application (DJI Agras T40) for herbicide, fungicide, fertilizer, seed, and greenhouse shading paint delivery. The work is delivered by a 12-person team that includes wildlife biologists, certified pesticide applicators, MWA-trained wetland delineators, certified Michigan Natural Shoreline Stewards, equipment operators, field technicians, and project managers.

WWS operates as a project-based contractor with quote-only pricing and multi-year contract cadence, primarily acquired through direct outreach, phone and email engagement, website inquiries, and downloadable federal and utility capability statements. The company holds federal UEI DA28LV74CWH for government procurement, lists all 83 Michigan counties in its service area, and dispatches field crews nationwide for larger projects. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for services, usage-based equipment rentals of the Marsh Master vehicle, and professional services biologist-led consulting for habitat restoration and permitting.

Name

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions

Legal name

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions

Website

https://wlnwls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions is a northern Michigan-based ecological land management services company providing invasive species control, habitat restoration, forestry mulching, and wetland solutions to federal and state agencies, conservation nonprofits, and private landowners across the Great Lakes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vertebrate Pest & Wildlife Damage Management (AFAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Vegetation management services
• Invasive species control
• Habitat restoration services
• Wetland delineation services
• Forestry mulching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Land Management Services: Project-based contracting for forestry mulching, invasive species control, habitat restoration, wetland solutions, hazardous fuels reduction, and storm damage services. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees for government agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of specialized equipment including the Marsh Master semi-aquatic vehicle and mower. Customers can contact WWS for availability and rental rates.
3. Consulting Services: Biologist-led consulting for habitat restoration and conservation improvement projects, including planning, permitting, and procurement of supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions provides ecologically responsible land management services to government agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners in Michigan, the Great Lakes region, and nationwide for larger projects. Core offerings include forestry mulching and brush clearing, invasive species control, habitat restoration, wetland solutions (delineation, hydrology restoration, native planting, shoreline stabilization), hazardous fuels reduction and land clearing, forestry support services, and storm damage restoration. The company operates a specialized equipment fleet and a drone division (DroneTech Environmental) for aerial mapping and targeted application services.

Product overview

Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions (WWS) is an ecologically-focused land management services company offering a portfolio of integrated vegetation management, habitat restoration, and environmental services. The core offerings include Forestry Mulching, Invasive Species Control, Habitat Restoration, Wetland Solutions, Haz Fuels & Land Clearing, Forestry Support Services, Storm Damage Services, and Shoreline Restoration. The company operates a specialized equipment fleet (forestry mulchers, spray rigs, MarshMaster vehicles) and a drone division called DroneTech Environmental for aerial mapping and application services. Services also include equipment rentals, wetland delineation, heavy equipment land clearing, and consulting. All services are grounded in science-based methods delivered by wildlife biologists and environmental specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forestry Mulching and Brush Clearing Mechanical vegetation clearing using a fleet of three forestry mulchers to efficiently remove trees, dense brush, saplings, and invasive shrubs while improving habitat and access, with no burning or landfilling required.
• Invasive Species Control Targeted, science-based invasive species control using biological, chemical, and mechanical methods including cut-stump treatment, basal bark application, foliar treatment, and mechanical removal for species such as autumn olive, buckthorn, phragmites, spotted knapweed, and garlic mustard.
• Habitat Restoration Ecological restoration services including pollinator and native plantings, natural shoreline restoration, prairie and meadow restoration, brush management, selective clearing, wetland restoration, pollinator habitat creation, forest understory improvement, and tree planting.
• Wetland Solutions Wetland and shoreline services including USACE wetland delineations, invasive species removal, hydrology restoration, native wetland planting, cattail and Phragmites management, natural shoreline restoration and stabilization using native plants and organic materials, and habitat enhancement for waterfowl.
• Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Land Clearing

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a global environmental and ecological services consultancy with substantial wetland delineation, habitat restoration, and natural resource management practices — directly comparable technical offerings to WWS, but as part of a broad engineering/consulting portfolio.
• Montrose Environmental Group: Montrose provides environmental advisory, ecological restoration, and natural resource management services including wetland and habitat work — comparable technical services to WWS but operated within a broader environmental services and advisory platform.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey is an established national vegetation management and tree-care firm offering forestry mulching, invasive species control, and habitat services — comparable in core service categories but with vastly larger scale and a residential/commercial customer mix beyond WWS's government/conservation focus.
• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Asplundh is a major utility and right-of-way vegetation management provider with herbicide application and forestry equipment capabilities — overlaps with WWS's invasive species and forestry support services but operates at national scale primarily serving utilities rather than conservation agencies.
• AECOM: AECOM provides large-scale environmental and ecological restoration services, including wetland mitigation, habitat restoration, and invasive species management for federal agencies — overlapping with WWS's government-facing restoration work but at substantially greater scale.
• Stantec: Stantec's environmental services practice includes wetland science, ecological restoration, and natural resource management serving government and conservation clients — comparable to WWS in service mix, though embedded in a much larger global professional services firm.

Direct peers

• Resource Environmental Solutions: RES is one of the largest U.S. ecological restoration providers, offering habitat restoration, wetland mitigation, and invasive species control — closely overlapping WWS's core service lines, though operating at a national scale versus WWS's regional Michigan focus.
• Conservation Resource Partners: Conservation Resource Partners is a habitat restoration and forestry services firm focused on public and conservation lands — closely comparable in customer base (government agencies, conservation NGOs), service mix (forestry, habitat, invasive species), and project-based delivery model.
• Heartland Ecological Group: Heartland Ecological Group is a regional ecological restoration and invasive species management contractor — similar in size and scope to WWS, offering integrated invasive species control, prairie/wetland restoration, and prescribed fire services for government and private clients.

Emerging players

• DroneSeed: DroneSeed (now operating as part of reforestation services) uses drone-based aerial seeding and vegetation treatment for forestry and post-fire restoration — directly comparable to WWS's DroneTech Environmental drone application services and emerging as a niche technology-driven peer in the same addressable market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildlife-and-wetlands-solutions-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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