Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration
$49
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What You'll Learn
- Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each.
- To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each. The course emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and ecosystem management, contrasting these approaches with traditional wetland management strategies. Students will also gain insight into the constraints that can impact management efforts. In addition, the course covers the components of an effective wetland monitoring plan, the various evaluation techniques used, and the tools employed to track wetland health. Finally, students will explore best practices for wetland restoration, focusing on site-specific techniques and the management of both native and invasive vegetation in restoration projects. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
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Is this an accredited online course?
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