LandStudies Joins Wetland Studies and Solutions
On August 4th, 2025 LandStudies officially joined Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Company. The acquisition was made by Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. (WSSI), a Davey company, based in Gainesville, Virginia. WSSI is a leading natural and cultural resources consulting company that partners with private sector builders and public works agencies. Their team of experts include scientists, regulatory specialists, engineers, permit compliance specialists, archeologists, ecosystem managers, geographic information specialists, and surveyors, all with multiple local, state and national certifications and accreditations.
Since 1989, LandStudies has provided ecological restoration services, including watershed planning, stream and floodplain restoration, stormwater management and ecological landscape solutions, working with a wide array of clients in the eastern U.S. While our team of 60 employees have now become part of the larger WSSI team, we will continue to do business as LandStudies in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
As Mark Gutshall, who, along with Kelly Gutshall, co-founded LandStudies says below, this acquisition strengthens LandStudies in its mission to pioneer natural resource solutions to create functional landscapes.
“LandStudies has always been driven by a mission to deliver meaningful, science-based solutions that improve water systems and ecological landscapes. Joining WSSI and becoming part of Davey’s employee-owned culture allows us to continue that mission with expanded resources and a shared commitment to environmental excellence. We’re proud to take this next step with a team that values innovation, collaboration and long-term stewardship.” – Mark Gutshall, LandStudies co-founder
“We’re thrilled to welcome the entire LandStudies team to WSSI. Their practical, science-based approach to water management and restoration fits naturally with our own. We’re looking forward to working closely together and seeing how their experience and creativity help us all continue to grow and deliver the best results for our clients and communities” – Brian Chromey, Vice President, WSSI
Click here to view the Press Release from Davey.
Click here to view the Press Release from Wetland Studies and Solutions.
Photos above of LandStudies and Wetland Studies and Solutions staff at recent staff meetings.
