JUSTINE MCKNIGHT ARCHEOBOTANICAL CONSULTANT LLC

JUSTINE MCKNIGHT ARCHEOBOTANICAL CONSULTANT LLC specializes in archeobotanical analysis and paleoethnobotanical research to support cultural resource management and environmental compliance for federally funded projects. The firm provides expert identification, quantification, and interpretation of ancient plant remains—including seeds, charcoal, pollen, and phytoliths—to reconstruct past human-environment interactions, assess site significance, and inform mitigation strategies under Section 106 and NEPA frameworks. Their technical expertise lies in microbotanical extraction, flotation analysis, taxonomic classification, and contextual dating of botanical assemblages, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage through scientifically rigorous, defensible reporting. A key differentiator is their integrated approach linking botanical data to landscape archaeology and indigenous knowledge systems, ensuring culturally informed interpretations that meet federal standards. Award history is not available to determine specific agency relationships or project types. Consequently, no patterns of engagement with federal departments or regulatory bodies can be confirmed from the provided data. The contractor operates under NAICS 541690, which encompasses other scientific and technical consulting services, positioning them within the environmental and cultural heritage consulting sector. Their work supports compliance-driven investigations in archaeology, historic preservation, and land-use planning, serving clients who require specialized botanical expertise to satisfy regulatory obligations under the National Historic Preservation Act and related statutes. The business is structured as a Women-Owned Small Business (2J) and holds formal certifications as a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business, enhancing its eligibility for set-aside contracts under federal small business programs. Based in West River, Maryland, the firm maintains a focused geographic footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region, with capabilities aligned to support federal and state-level cultural resource projects requiring specialized paleoethnobotanical analysis.