Thompson Wildland Management - Monterey's Local Landscaping

Our founder, Rob Thompson, managed 18,000 acres at the Santa Lucia Preserve, focusing on sustainable land management and ecological restoration. We bring this same science-based, long-term perspective to your property. Our landscape maintenance goes beyond simple aesthetics; we assess soil health, promote native plant communities, and implement practices that build resilience, ensuring your landscape thrives while supporting the local Monterey ecosystem.

For Monterey residents, we address drip irrigation clogging proactively by recommending and installing appropriate filtration systems and conducting regular line flushing as part of our maintenance plans. For weeds, we employ a combination of strategic mulching with local materials, targeted manual removal, and the selective use of pre-emergent treatments, all aimed at reducing chemical reliance and preventing recurrence in your landscape beds.

Our tree care is guided by the same principles of habitat preservation and ecological health that defined our founder's work on large-scale wildland projects. We don't just trim trees; we evaluate them as part of the larger landscape, considering their role in soil stability, wildlife habitat, and overall property health. Our pruning and health assessments are designed to enhance a tree's natural structure and longevity, using methods proven in native Monterey pine and oak woodlands.