ENVS 151 / BIOL 151: Restoration Ecology
Spring 2014
Ulistac Before Ulistac After
The science and practice of restoring degraded ecosystems, with an emphasis on plant ecology. Through fieldwork on restoration experiments, conversations with managers, and examination of literature case studies, students will grapple with basic questions: How do we decide what to restore? How do we restore it? And how do we know if were finished? Emphasis on reading and writing scientific papers, understanding data analysis, writing a restoration plan, and judging the success of restoration projects in meeting goals of biodiversity and ecosystem function.
With focus on: Coral Reefs, Everglades / Kissimmee, Fire, Grazing, and Tropical Forests
Images from the Ulistac Natural Area, Santa Clara, California, which Santa Clara University's Environmental Studies and Sciences Department has supported.