Balanced Strategies for Complex Dynamics.

About Red Leaf

Sophistication and a long-range view of history prevail when trying to resolve environmental and social issues. What we have discovered from working across multiple fields with individuals from varied backgrounds is that most problems are complex. There are underlying generational, disciplinary, and societal dynamics that need to be balanced. 

Folks need a broadminded environment to communicate so they can get back to work and back to life.  Red Leaf guides clients toward practical stewardship and creative resolution.

Learn more about our consulting services below.  If what you are looking for does not match exactly with what we have described, please contact us here.  We can try to work together to tailor a contracting service that suits your needs.   

Presentations & Training

Education goes a long way in helping people communicate about charged issues.  It also gives agencies, organizations, and leaders an effective means to prevent and mitigate future conflict.

  • Water Literacy Training

    People care about water but don’t always know how to talk about it.  Learn the basics of water in a way that is engaging and useful.  The history of water management and policy, ecosystem integrity, interstate compacts, water storage and flow, fish habitat, etc…

  • Natural Resources & Agricultural Stewardship Training

    Learn different strategies for stewarding land, water, air, fire, wildlife, and livestock.  Adapt your approach using traditional knowledge, science, policy, and economics. 

  • Communicating Across Boundaries Training

    Vexing problems are often interdisciplinary in nature and have underlying cultural and generational components.  Understanding the context of the problem can get to the root and bridge gaps between groups that are sometimes at odds.

  • Collaborative Stewardship Training

    Better co-stewardship guarantees better outcomes for people, land, and animals.  Learn how state, tribal, federal, and municipal governments, private landowners, hunters, fishers, and outdoor recreationalists can work together. 

Strategic Planning

Start with a plan and execute it with judgement.  We help tailor your planning for biodiversity, animal health, fire resilience, workplace communication, or whatever your unique goals are.

Independent Evaluation

Do you need a little help improving your organization or operation from a small business that also wants you to succeed?  Find out what is working and what needs refinement. 

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Rather than spending time, money, and energy on methods that further conflict, we provide alternative means to resolve disputes that place the power back in the hands of those closest to the situation.  Mediation, facilitation, and effective communication offer opportunities to resolve problems more amicably for everyone.