What we do
From soil assessments to right of way reclamation plans, our services are designed to address the real pressures facing landowners and operators in Texas and the Southwest today.
Our Services
Seven core service categories, delivered as standalone engagements or as part of a comprehensive conservation program.
The foundation of effective land stewardship: comprehensive, site-specific planning grounded in field science and decades of experience across West Texas and Southwest landscapes.
Conservation Planning
Comprehensive site assessments and resource evaluations
Detailed resource inventory reports for planning and permitting
Site-specific written conservation plans
Prioritized implementation schedules and phasing
Long-term maintenance and monitoring recommendations
Technical planning and implementation support for erosion control, water efficiency, and stormwater management across agricultural, rangeland, and industrial land.
Soil and Water Conservation
Erosion control planning and structure design support
Water diversion and drainage improvement planning
Irrigation efficiency evaluation and improvement
Runoff reduction and water capture planning
Stormwater management and compliance support
Vegetation planning and management tailored to the specific plant communities, rangeland conditions, and land use goals of each client's property.
Vegetation and Habitat Management
Native grass selection and revegetation planning
Post-disturbance and erosion-area ground cover stabilization
Brush encroachment assessment and control planning
Invasive species identification and mitigation planning
Wildlife habitat enhancement and corridor planning
Prescribed grazing management planning built on established federal conservation standards and adapted for the rangeland conditions and operational realities of West Texas and the Southwest.
Grazing Management and Livestock Production
Site-specific prescribed grazing plan development
Grazing system design and pasture rotation layout
Stocking rate analysis and carrying capacity assessment
Forage inventory and rangeland productivity improvement
Drought contingency and adaptive management planning
Field-level expertise in surface management, reclamation, and long-term land restoration for the energy sector across the Permian Basin, Trans-Pecos, and South Texas.
Oil Field and Industrial Conservation Services
Well pad and access road surface stabilization planning
Reclamation plan development for surface use agreements and right of ways
Soil salvage, replacement, and restoration strategy
Pipeline and utility corridor revegetation planning
Monitoring, performance reporting, and landowner coordination
Documentation, planning, and coordination support to help clients meet their sustainability reporting and land stewardship commitments.
Sustainability and ESG Support
Land stewardship performance documentation and reporting
Water conservation and soil health metric tracking
Carbon stewardship and sequestration concept planning
Environmental, Social, and Governance narrative and supporting data development
Stakeholder communication and recordkeeping support
Hands-on support that bridges planning and results, working directly with clients, contractors, and field crews to ensure practices are installed correctly.
Implementation Support and Project Management
Contractor identification, qualification, and coordination
Field layout and staking for practice installation
Installation quality assurance oversight
Progress documentation and photo monitoring
Post-installation performance evaluation
Every property and every operation is different, and so is every engagement. We tailor our services to fit the specific needs, scope, and goals of your project from a single site assessment or comprehensive, ongoing land management support. Our experience spans a wide range of conservation, stewardship, and land management work across West Texas and the Southwest, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help.
Contact us today to talk through your property, your goals, and how W and J Farms can put our experience to work for you.