Learning from Three Decades of Practicing Ecological Restoration in the Upper Midwest (U.S.) - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/HSW)

Nov 19, 2018

Restoring degraded landscapes often brings both surprises and disappointments.  While some changes become apparent after the first year or two of interventions, working on restorations for a decade or more provides valuable lessons and insights for the practice of ecological restoration.  The leaders of this webinar have had the opportunity to work on long-term restorations in a city’s natural areas program and a university botanical gardens and arboretum and will share lessons they have learned over 20-30 years of practice.  Topics will cover the detective work in learning a site’s history and potential for restoration, developing restoration targets and realistic expectations, creating the mechanisms for carrying out a restoration, and committing to the long-term needs of a restoration project.  Emphasis will be on terrestrial ecosystems of the upper Midwest—namely prairies, oak openings, and woodlands.

Speakers: 

Bob Grese, ASLA, Professor
School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan
Director Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

David Borneman, Manager
City of Ann Arbor Natural Areas Preservation
David Borneman, LLC, Ecological Restoration/Prescribed Fire Contractor

hosted by Lee R. Skabelund, ASLA, Ecology and Restoration PPN Officer