Ecological restoration involves repairing the damage done by humans to the earth's ecosystems.

• Examples include working with endangered species, removing "exotic" species, restoring the flow of rivers affected by dams.
• In southwestern forests, severe wildfires are a major concern for restoration.
• This focus area includes:
  • One Seminar class (FOR 282 which used to be FOR 380).
  • One Field class (FOR 382).
  • One Elective class (see elective course form).
  • One Independent Senior Project (FOR 408 or FOR 485).

This is a unique focus area in that students develop and complete an independent senior project. Appropriate projects include faculty-directed research as well as supervised restoration work with government agencies or non-profit organizations.

Students choose between FOR 485 Undergraduate Research or FOR 408 Fieldwork Experience to fulfill the senior project requirement. FOR 485 is appropriate for students who want to discover new knowledge by conducting a research project. FOR 408 is appropriate for students who are interested in management and can commit to 160 hours of restoration related work with an agency. Check out what prior students have done for their senior projects at the Ecological Restoration Institute's web site.

For help in coordinating and developing your senior project, please contact:

Pete Fulé
Telephone: 928-523-1463
Pete.Fule@nau.edu  

David Huffman
928-523-7528
David.Huffman@nau.edu

Robin Long
928-523-7187
Robin.Long@nau.edu

For course requirement information, please refer to Ecological Restoration Focus Area.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 October 2009 )