Tropical Restoration Experience

Catalog description

This course examines the process and challenges of restoring tropical and subtropical habitats. Many of the tropical and subtropical habitats were historically mismanaged, which has resulted in across-the-board degradation of many important ecosystems. In this course, students will gain first-hand experience in ecological restoration by helping communities in tropical and subtropical locations with their restoration initiatives in habitats that include, but are not limited to: forests, mangrove, dunes, and coral reefs. Students will learn about the ecological, cultural, economic, and personal values of restoration, learn about the restoration process, and work through strategies for a successful restoration. Prerequisites: none. (As offered) Prerequisites: none. Instructor/chair consent is required. (As offered)