Strategic research Position the Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) as a premier partner for government agencies and NGOs seeking science-based forest health solutions in the Southwest. Their focus on research, education, and outreach, along with active federal and state support, indicates a strong channel for contract research, consulting, and knowledge transfer engagements.

Policy and outreach Leverage ERI’s track record of providing technical expertise to policy-makers and land managers to offer policy advisory services, risk assessment, and program design support for wildfire risk reduction, restoration planning, and sustainable landscape management.

Educational partnerships Explore collaborations around training, capacity building, and workforce development given NAU's expansion into technical campuses and new institutes. Offer continuing education programs, short courses, and certificate offerings tailored to land management professionals and federal contractors.

Technical capabilities Highlight opportunities to supply or integrate data analytics, field monitoring tools, and restoration treatment evaluation platforms that complement ERI’s research outputs. Propose scalable software, data visualization, or survey services to quantify restoration outcomes and fire risk reduction.

Funding and expansion Capitalize on ERI’s growing funding attention and institutional backing by aligning proposals with federal, state, and university initiatives in forest health, wildfire mitigation, and southwestern ecosystem restoration. Position as a partner capable of delivering measurable impact and compliance.