ENVM 625 - Tropical Restoration Ecology

Unit(s): 2 or 4

This field course is designed for both graduate and undergraduate students to learn about the practice of Ecological Restoration as well as the science of Restoration Ecology through hands on experience in restoring habitat for endangered wildlife in tropical rainforests and riparian ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on the application of ecological principles to restoration design, implementation, and monitoring. Major course topics will include: restoring soils, vegetation, and hydrology at restoration sites; restoration for wildlife habitat; invasive species management; collecting data from and using reference sites as models; and monitoring and assessment of restoration projects. The class will take place in Malaysian Borneo along the lower Kinabatangan River at the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC) managed by KOPEL. KOPEL is a Community-based organization, protecting rainforest ecosystems, wildlife and biodiversity of the Lower Kinabatangan while preserving the livelihood of the local population.

Prerequisite: ENVS 210 with a minimum grade of C or ENVM 611 with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 319 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Environmental Management Major
College of Arts and Sciences