Science-based ecological stewardship for the Northeast’s rare and resilient landscapes
Michael Whittemore of Rewild Ecological presents the ecology, history, and ongoing study of The Bowl Research Natural Area, one of the White Mountains’ most remarkable old-growth forests. Hosted by the Wonalancet Out Door Club at the Wonalancet Chapel, the talk highlights botanical research conducted in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and community-based conservation efforts.
Rewild Ecological is a mission-based, data-driven environmental consulting firm that helps conservation organizations and private landowners transform complex datasets into actionable strategies, guiding informed decisions and delivering measurable conservation impact through scientific research and restoration. Read all about our projects for 2026 here.
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 in 2019 by Michael Whittemore, Rewild Ecological helps conservation organizations, environmental consultants, and private landowners turn ecological knowledge into measurable conservation outcomes.
Approximately 77% of land in the Northeast remains unprotected, much of it in private ownership. Not every landowner has the means—or the desire—to sell or donate development rights, but many still want to understand the biodiversity on their property and manage their land for ecological health and climate resilience. Rewild Ecological provides the scientific expertise needed to support effective conservation, even when permanent protection is not an option.
We also help conservation organizations address limited budgets and gaps in technical capacity through ecological assessment, biological inventories, data-driven planning, restoration, and long-term monitoring. By translating complex ecological information into practical strategies and measurable outcomes, we help strengthen programs, guide land-management decisions, and communicate impact to funders and communities.
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
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
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![A person examining a plant root with a fork in a grassy field.]()
Science Friday: Restoring New England Blazingstar
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![Landscape of a forest with sparse trees, some evergreens, and leafless deciduous trees, with a cloudy sky overhead.]()
Vineyard Gazette: Clearing the Way for Frost Bottom Preservation
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![A man wearing a gray shirt and black and red headphones around his neck, outdoors in a natural setting, holding onto a small tree with pink ribbon tied around its thin trunk.]()
WBUR: Restoring Rare Moth Habitat
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![A man wearing a beige cap, dark blue jacket, and khaki pants standing outdoors in front of a body of water with trees and hills in the background, under a clear blue sky.]()
MV Times: A Passion for Conservation
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![Screenshot of a news website featuring an article about the Frenchman Bay Conservancy revitalizing the site of the former Bar Harbor Golf Course. The page includes a large image of a landscape with trees, a body of water, and a cloudy sky, along with a play button indicating a video. The website header shows the WABI 5 logo and navigation options. A green advertisement banner is visible above the article title.]()
WABI5: Frenchman Bay Conservancy Jordan River Restoration
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![A person wearing a cap and jacket, crouched in tall grass, holding a small red flower, on Martha's Vineyard.]()
The Nature Conservancy: Restoring Unique Habitats on Martha's Vineyard
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![A person giving a presentation on a large screen displaying a slide about rare species, including images of plants and graphs showing the number of rare species by state.]()
Long Island Natural History Conference: Sandplain Grassland Flora, Status and Map
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![Slide showing a title slide for a presentation on 'Distribution, Status, and Flora of Northern Atlantic Coastal Plain Heathland and Grassland,' with a list of authors and a background image of a grassy landscape with a cloudy sky.]()
Sandplain Grassland Conference: My talk detailing a paper I'm submitting to a conservation journal
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.
