REN R 761 - Restoration Ecology

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Principles and practices of restoring ecosystem structure, function and biodiversity after natural or anthropogenic disturbances. The course focuses on current issues in restoration ecology. General approaches to restore species, populations, communities, and ecosystems are evaluated. Philosophy, ethics, and societal aspects of ecological restoration are covered. This course is intended for students in course based masters programs. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 366. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.