Botanical consulting
A botanist on your team, without hiring full-time
Botanical consulting gives NGOs, institutions, universities, botanical gardens, companies and project leaders access to strategic botanical expertise — without having to hire a full-time botanist.
The problem
Plant projects need scientific precision
Many organizations work with plants but don't always have a botanist to validate species, organize data, interpret information or guide decisions.
Without botanical expertise, a project can lose time, produce weak data, misidentify species, underestimate risks or miss opportunities for conservation, education, innovation and value creation.
The real issue isn't just knowing a plant's name: it's knowing how to use botanical knowledge to decide, conserve, organize and create value — better.
What the service delivers
Botanical expertise to decide, conserve and create value
Botanical consulting helps your organization turn scattered information into clearer decisions. It lets you:
- ✓verify species, scientific names, botanical families and related information;
- ✓organize plant data to make it useful;
- ✓strengthen the scientific credibility of reports, projects and programs;
- ✓identify risks related to native, endemic, exotic or invasive plants;
- ✓support conservation, ecological restoration, botanical education and botanical gardens;
- ✓create value from plants through services, data, content, training or institutional projects.
The goal is simple: help your team understand plants better to make better decisions.
Types of support
What William Cinéa can bring to your project
Botanical diagnostic
A quick analysis of your project, plants, data or problem to identify priorities and next steps.
Botanical identification and validation
Support for verifying species, scientific names, botanical families, statuses, uses and related information.
Organizing plant data
Structuring species lists, photos, observations, habitats, uses, risks, maps, collections, inventories or reports.
Conservation and ecological restoration
Advice on native, endemic, exotic or invasive plants, species choices, collections, priority areas and restoration strategies.
Botanical gardens and living collections
Support for creating, organizing or repositioning a botanical garden, living collection or educational space.
Plant value creation
Analysis of ways to turn plant knowledge into services, training, content, databases, programs, projects or opportunities.
Pricing & packages
Choose the package that fits your need
Initial botanical diagnostic
On request
Analyze a situation, clarify a need, identify priorities and recommend next steps.
Monthly retainer
On request
Up to 5 h/month of botanical advice. Ideal to access a botanist without hiring full-time.
Strategic consultation
On request
Senior expertise for decisions and complex projects.
Institutional project
On request
Databases, botanical gardens, inventories, reports, training, conservation or ecological restoration.
Fees may vary depending on country, preparation, duration, documents to analyze and the strategic level of the engagement.
Request a botanical diagnostic
Start with a clear analysis of your need. Send your organization, country, project type, the plants or data involved, your main goal and your preferred timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is botanical consulting for?
For NGOs, public institutions, universities, botanical gardens, companies, foundations, conservation programs, agricultural and environmental projects, and organizations that work with plants.
Does this replace a full-time botanist?
No. It gives access to strategic botanical expertise without hiring full-time. For some organizations, it can be a first step before creating a permanent position.
What kinds of projects can be supported?
Conservation, ecological restoration, databases, botanical gardens, inventories, reports, living collections, botanical education, plant value creation, useful, food or medicinal plants, native, endemic, exotic or invasive species.
How do I start?
The best starting point is a botanical diagnostic. It clarifies the need, assesses available information and recommends next steps.
Can we work remotely?
Yes. Much of the consulting can be done remotely: document analysis, species lists, photos, databases, reports, strategic meetings and recommendations.