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Essentials of Restoration Ecology
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Abstract
Restoration ecology has become an important field of ecology. The original trial and error approach is now more and more replaced by a more systematic and scientific approach.The course covers general principles of restoration ecology and practical applications mainly for wet and dry meadow restoration and restoration of rivers/streams. Forested habitats will only be touched marginally.
Objective
The students gain insight in methods of ecological restoration. They will be able to evaluate various approaches and to design restoration projects. They will learn the ecological basis of river/stream restoration and restoration of wet and dry meadows.
Content
Two hours lectures and one-hour seminar per week in the first five weeks of the semester 20.5.2022 14:15 – 17:00 excursion river/stream restoration Dübendorf 27.5.2022 10:15 – 18:00 excursion to the wetland restoration project Seebachtalseen ( http://www.stiftungseebachtal.ch/ ). In case of an overlap with another course, it is possible to join later that day. Topics of lectures: - Historical background of restoration ecology - Reasons for ecological restorations - Ecological principles relevant for restorations - Approaches for ecological restorations - Evaluation of restorations Seminar: presentation of a given paper by students with self-searched additional information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Essentials of Restoration Ecology
Lectures and seminar in the first five weeks of the semester.
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2 h weekly |