NOW, MORE THAN EVER,

WE NEED NATURE

Second Nature Ecology + Design provides innovative biodiversity services to create ecological and social impact.

Collaborating with leading corporations, creative firms, and high-impact NGOs, we apply state-of-the-art expertise and tailored support to bring the essential benefits of nature to diverse settings. Drawing on our team of ecologists, planners, and designers, we develop award-winning nature strategies that catalyze biodiversity, climate resilience, and human health and well-being.

Our projects create value for developers, residents, employees, and communities.

Access to high-quality nature impacts health outcomes, workplace satisfaction, property values, and more, while greenwashing and missed opportunities can generate reputational risk. Our work is informed by scientific research to identify the highest-impact interventions while balancing practicality, cost, and maintenance considerations.

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We’re here to help. We bring a unique combination of scientific expertise and practical experience to help our clients engage the complexity and power of nature in their projects. From planning and design to operations and maintenance, from ecological monitoring to employee engagement, we are experienced with the practical dimensions of successfully building nature into developed landscapes.

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How we work with nature now will determine the resilience of our cities and the quality of life for future generations.

Urban ecology and design
California urban ecology for planning
maximizing ecological benefits of nature in cities