Virtual Consultations
SNP consults on a range of environmental issues related to native ecosystems.
We are now bringing our expertise straight to your laptop or smartphone with Virtual Consultations!
What are Virtual Consultations?
Virtual Consultations are an opportunity to get to know the plants on your landscape with a specialist. We are here to answer questions and make simple recommendations on how to bolster ecosystem services throughout your site.
During a Virtual Consultation the client guides the remote SNP specialist through focus areas of the landscape with a smartphone or laptop with a camera. The consultant will address questions and concerns verbally and take notes during the meeting. A recording of the visit will be available to the customer for reference. Additional consultation outcomes and final products depend on the clients’ goals.
Virtual Consults are Class for:
- Native plant selections to replace non-native plants
- Planting plan for on and around septic fields
- Landscaping for wet areas
- Native edible and pollinator gardens / food forests
- Plant identification
- Simple landscapes not on a significant slope
- Plant selection and zone planning
- Single-species invasive plant management
- Rain-wise and fire-wise planning
Not All Consultations can be Virtual
If you are seeking specific site information or complex plans for your project, please schedule an in-person consultation.
Virtual Consultations are Not for:
- Mitigation plans
- Inaccessible sites
- Slope stabilization
- Complex invasive plant management
- Plant identification for rare or tricky species
An in-depth consultation on topics such as the listed examples require more attention to detail than what can be observed with a camera. If a Virtual Consultation is not possible for your project, we will do our best to connect you with the assistance your landscape needs. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Schedule to Meet Your Needs!
Our team is flexible – including evenings and weekends – to work within your busy life. Complete this form to schedule.
Consultation Service Details
Virtual Consultation Outcomes
We know how every project is different and want our clients to have the best possible outcome for their time, effort, and money spent. That's why we offer three different consultation outcomes, tailored to your specific needs. If you desire a different outcome than what is listed here, feel free to simply ask and we will do our best to accommodate your goals.
Option 1
Virtual walkthrough, discussion, and recording.
No additional office time.
We will discuss as you traverse the project area and show points of interest. We will address your concerns as they are raised and raise our own to assist in critical problem-solving on the conversational level. Our call will be recorded and shared via email for your records.
Option 2
Virtual walkthrough, discussion, recording, and summary.
1-3 hrs of additional office time.
In addition to everything proposed in Option 1, our specialist will continue to support your project from the office by summarizing the consultation and suggested resources or plants in a single-page document. Our call will be recorded and shared via email for your records.
Option 3
Virtual walkthrough, discussion, recording, summary, and follow up work.
4-6 hrs+ of additional office time.
In addition to everything proposed in Option 2, our specialists will complete any follow up work requested during the initial walkthrough. This work can include things like creating plant lists, designing a planting or maintenance plan, or connecting you to reputable partners. Office time may exceed six hours depending on the requests.
Our crews can also help with the next steps of your project! Talk with us about installation and maintenance options.
Length and Cost of Virtual Consultations
Standard virtual consultations are scheduled for 1 hour and cost $150, no matter if all time is used or not.
Each additional hour of Virtual Consultation is charged at $75.00/ hour and billed in .25 hour increments. Additional office time for reporting etc. is charged at $100.00/ hour.
Please see the main Consultation page for pricing on in-person consultations.