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Rough and Loose Restoration Course

by Polster Environmental | Mar 3, 2025

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Natural Ecological Restoration Principles and Practices

by Polster Environmental | Dec 2, 2023

This course presents a captivating and comprehensive exploration of ecological restoration, masterfully blending theoretical insights with real-world applications. It delves into the intricate dynamics of ecosystems, shedding light on how they naturally assemble and...

Course Content

1.0 Introduction to Ecological Restoration 1 Quiz
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1.0 Introduction to Ecological Restoration Quiz
2.0 Ecosystem Composition 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
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2.1 Biogeoclimatic Triangle
2.1.1 Climatic Contributions
2.1.2 Geologic Contributions
2.1.3 Biotic Contributions
2.2 Interactions
2.0 Ecosystem Composition Quiz
3.0 Ecosystem Degradation 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
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3.1 Thresholds
3.1.1 Biotic
3.1.2 Abiotic
3.2 Modified Disturbance Regimes
3.0 Ecosystem Degradation Quiz
4.0 Filters to Recovery 7 Topics | 1 Quiz
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4.1 Abiotic Filters
4.1.1 Erosion
4.1.2 Compaction
4.1.3 Toxic Wastes
4.2 Biotic Filters
4.2.1 Herbivory
4.2.2 Competition
4.0 Filters to Recovery Quiz
5.0 Assembly Rules 6 Topics | 1 Quiz
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5.1 Succession
5.2 Community Structure
5.3 Safe Sites
5.4 Priority Effects
5.5 Facilitation
5.6 Novel Ecosystems
5.0 Assembly Rules Quiz
6.0 Natural Solutions to Common Filters 25 Topics | 1 Quiz
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6.1 Resilience
6.2 Rough and Loose Surface Configurations
6.3 Vegetation Establishment Techniques
6.3.1 Establishment from Seed
6.3.2 Establishment from Rooted Seedlings
6.3.3 Vegetative Establishment
6.4 Soil Bioengineering Treatments
6.4.1 Wattle Fences
6.4.2 Live Pole Drains
6.4.3 Modified Brush Layers
6.4.4 Brush Layers
6.4.5 Live Gully Breaks
6.4.6 Live Bank Protection
6.4.7 Live Silt Fences
6.4.8 Live Staking
6.4.9 Gravel Bar Staking
6.4.10 Live Smiles
6.4.11 Live Reinforced Earth Walls (LaREWs)
6.4.12 Live Shade
6.4.13 Live Palisades
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7.0 Social Aspects of Ecological Restoration 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
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7.1 Four quadrant model of Ecological Restoration
7.2 Building Heart into Ecosystems
7.0 Social Aspects of Ecological Restoration Quiz
8.0 Some Common Operational Considerations 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
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8.1 Procurement of Plant Materials
8.2 Contracting Restoration Treatments
8.0 Some Common Operational Considerations Quiz
9.0 Monitoring 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
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9.1 Measuring Successional Trajectories
9.2 Monitoring Ecosystem Functions
9.3 Monitoring Soil Development
9.4 Monitoring Ecosystem Structure
9.5 Resiliency
9.0 Monitoring Quiz
10.0 Conclusions 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
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References
10.0 Conclusions Quiz
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