My practice of “ecological reparation” is about physically demonstrating how people can make new, beautiful, biodiverse and resilient land. Forest succession can be kick-started, guided and expanded ever-outward through a blend of observation, addition, intervention and neglect. Central to these efforts is the recognition of how much is going “right” in the land as well as the spontaneous proliferation of beautiful and ecologically beneficial, native plants (including trees). My practice is not intended to be “the” answer for every landscape but I endeavor to spread the concepts and methodologies as a novel mode of seeing and meaningfully working, largely outside of the horticultural marketplace. My work is for people who understand the urgency of the climate/biodiversity crisis along with our need for creative experimentation, outdoor activity and botanical beauty.