BIOL - 6585 Ecological Restoration (3)

Examines theoretical background, approaches to, and components of restoration of degraded and altered natural ecosystems. A master restoration plan including site assessment, identification of reference site(s) and restoration goals, and management and monitoring plans will be developed for a local site during the course. Special attention will be given to ecological restoration case studies in the metropolitan Chicago and Great Lakes regions. Prerequisite: BIOL-7400.