Natural Areas Management

This course provides an overview of natural areas restoration and management issues for the Midwest region. Major plant communities for this region such as wetland, prairie, savanna and woodland will be addressed in terms of their ecology, key identifying features, management issues and restoration techniques. Field trips will expose students to all phases of restoration work, from initial construction to high-quality natural area. Field trips also will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice of various management techniques like prescribed burning and vegetation monitoring.