Principles and Concepts of Ecological Restoration Online Course

This course introduces you to the practice of ecological restoration, starting by examining the physical and biological characteristics of ecosystems and the need to maintain and restore them. You will examine natural and human-caused changes at ecosystem to species levels while considering the philosophy and ethics of restoration within legal and policy frameworks. The course also introduces the process and techniques of assessing ecosystems and developing recommendations. In addition, you will develop your ability to combine and analyze factual scientific analysis of ecosystems in the context of human values and needs.