Environmental & Ecological Mapping Service
Map wetlands, habitats, and environmental features for conservation
Overview
Environmental mapping services charge $1,500-$8,000 per project.
Completing 30-100 projects annually generates $150,000-$800,000 with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, environmental compliance and conservation need efficient mapping.
Services include wetland delineation and mapping ($2,000-$8,000), habitat and vegetation mapping ($1,500-$6,000), erosion and shoreline monitoring ($1,000-$5,000), environmental impact assessments ($2,000-$10,000), wildlife habitat surveys ($1,500-$6,000), and conservation area monitoring ($1,200-$5,000).
Successful services provide detailed ecological data, reduce survey costs vs field methods, access difficult terrain, support regulatory compliance, and enable conservation planning.
Environmental consultants and agencies as clients.
Marketing through environmental consulting firms, government natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, land trusts, and ecological research.
Required Skills
- Environmental Science
- Ecological Mapping
- GIS Analysis
- Vegetation Classification
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Scientific Reporting
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Access areas difficult to survey on foot
- Government and consulting firm clients
- Growing environmental compliance market
- Conservation organizations well-funded
- Meaningful environmental work
Cons
- Need environmental science expertise
- Specialized knowledge required
- Government contracting complexity
- Seasonal fieldwork limitations
- Longer project timelines
How to Get Started
- Get FAA Part 107 and environmental training
- Build ecological mapping expertise
- Invest in multispectral mapping equipment
- Partner with environmental scientists if needed
- Market to consulting firms and agencies
- Map wetlands, habitats, and ecological features
- Provide scientifically accurate environmental data
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