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species evaluations, plant and animal surveys, wetland and stream creation and
enhancement, invasive species management and reforestation. The team at Bryce
Road has varying expertise, so when one team member has a question it's now
easier than ever to get together and find answers, says Judith Mitchell, senior
project manager for Davey Resource Group. Many projects come in the door
as a basic wetlands consultation and then evolve to become an environmental
permitting project where wetland and stream mitigation can come into play. Such
multi-faceted projects require the expertise of a broad team; hence the need for
communication and coordination all along the way.
"We collaborate a lot," Mitchell says. "It's a function of how we work."
Dave Goerig, a senior project manager for Davey Resource Group, says there are
other benefits to the Bryce Road space.
The ecological services team spends a lot of time in the field. Now, their muddy
boots and clothing and other field gear can be kept downstairs in the building's
former garage space. Before, getting a Davey fleet vehicle required walking a block
to the downtown parking garage. Now the team's fleet vehicles are parked right
outside the building.
"There was a lot of time spent just trying to coordinate logistics to get out to
sites and get back to the office," Goerig says.
Karen Wise, division manager of Midwest Natural Resource Consulting for Davey
Resource Group, said they also may turn some of the property's outside space
into working demonstration areas with native shrubs and wildflower beds.
"The north side of the building provides an opportunity for us to practice our
invasive plant removal skills, as it was covered with honeysuckle, weedy trees and
garlic mustard," Wise says. "So they will practice good stewardship right outside
their window."
Turn to page 34 to learn the history of Davey's Bryce Road facility.
Workers carry new office furniture in through the renovated lobby. The 63-year-old building has all the amenities of a new structure.
A former classroom has been converted
into shared office space.
The glazed green block is original to
the 1953 construction.
