Buckhorn Ecological Restoration
Low-tech, process-based restoration specialists. Hundreds of structures built across Colorado’s post-fire and degraded watersheds.
Low-Tech, Process-Based Restoration
We design and build low-tech, process-based restoration (LTPBR) structures that work with natural processes to recover degraded streams and watersheds. Our team has installed hundreds of Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs), Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) and willow plantings across fire-impacted and incised landscapes, restoring watershed function, improving habitat, and increasing resilience to drought and flooding.
Methods
Beaver Dam Analogues
Mimicking natural beaver activity to restore stream function, slow water flow, and create diverse aquatic habitat.
PALS
Post-Assisted Log Structures create stable woody debris complexes for habitat enhancement and erosion control.
Willow Wattles
Woven willow bundles that trap sediment, reduce erosion, and establish living root networks for long-term bank stabilization.
Log Structures
Strategic placement of logs for erosion control, habitat enhancement, and increased channel complexity.
Willow Plantings
Native willow species planted to accelerate riparian recovery, stabilize banks, and support habitat development.
Custom Solutions
Unique combinations of structures tailored to your site’s specific needs, challenges, and restoration objectives.
Our Work
Our co-founders have collectively designed, managed, and built hundreds of LTPBR structures across multiple watersheds, with deep experience in Cameron Peak Fire and Alexander Mountain Fire recovery. Project case studies and photos coming soon.