designing resilient Communities and landscapes

Empowering Communities,
Ecosystems and Sustainable Futures.

NDI blends over a decade of research, expertise, and hands-on experience to create solutions that strengthen communities, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable development.

Rural Community Development

NDI combines over 10 years of experience and research to devise custom community development plans. Our team assesses the environments and ecosystems alongside the livelihoods that they support.

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    • Program design

    • Community capital assessment

    • Stakeholder and partner analysis

Ecosystem Resilience and Restoration

NDI places resilience and restoration at the center of offering nature-based solutions to address environmental and social challenges.

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    • Site assessment and design

    • Ecosystem restoration plans

    • Ecosystem resilience plans

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Gardens and Landscaping

NDI brings decades of garden expertise to help individuals, families, communities, organizations, companies, and governments design sustainable gardens and landscapes. We do not just design spaces; we bring lifestyle and ecological rigor to deliver customized solutions for your project goals.

Gardens and landscaping designs are known to not only have aesthetic benefits but also have a positive impact on overall human well-being.

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    • Nursery establishment and management

    • Tailored garden designs

      • Food

      • Medicinal

      • Aesthetic

      • Research

    • Landscape design

      • Homeowner associations

      • Commercial plazas

      • Public greenspaces

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Research and Evaluation

NDI recognizes just how important research and evaluation are to developing innovations and ensuring existing designs are doing what they intend to do. Our interdisciplinary team has built years of experience to be able to design sound research and evaluation to meet your needs.

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    • Protocol development

    • Field assessment

    • Project evaluation

Science Education and Communication

NDI uses expert and culturally-relevant knowledge to design educational and communication resources that support your needs in and out of the classroom. From field practicums to classroom lectures, our team is here to help you create the learning environment you envision.

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    • Curriculum design

    • Program design

    • Cultural translations

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Site Planning

At NDI, we assist landowners and developers at the initial phases of their projects to ensure proper planning and construction. We integrate sound science, cultural relevance, and environmental compliance to bring your visions to life.

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    • Environmental standards assessment

    • Ecological risk assessment

    • Land development plans

    • Regulatory compliance review

Workshops and Training

NDI understands the importance of knowledge transfer to support the development of fellow stakeholders in the natural resources domain. Our lead experts provide virtual and in-person professional development to support your dreams.

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    • Stakeholder engagement

    • Field methods training

    • Project implementation

Markets NDI Serves

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Energy

Government

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Land development

Mining

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BI/Multilateral Organizations

Non-profit

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transportation

wATER

Rural Development

Private Clients

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