This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each. The course emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and ecosystem management, contrasting these approaches with traditional wetland management strategies. Students will also gain insight into the constraints that can impact management efforts. In addition, the course covers the components of an effective wetland monitoring plan, the various evaluation techniques used, and the tools employed to track wetland health. Finally, students will explore best practices for wetland restoration, focusing on site-specific techniques and the management of both native and invasive vegetation in restoration projects.

Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration
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Instructor: Caitlin Bloomer, Ph.D.
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Apply ecosystem stewardship concepts and technological tools to wetland restoration and conservation.
Create a wetland restoration plan capable of restoring or replacing ecosystem services and functions.
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Taught in English
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