What You’ll Learn
- The key principles of ecology and ecosystem restoration
- Understanding the causes of ecosystem degradation
- How species and their populations interact with one another
- The different elements, phases and stages of ecosystems, how they work and how they interact with one another
- Earth’s cycles: how they work and how to restore them, including the carbon and water cycles
- Understanding the services that our ecosystems offer us and how they work
- How to restore ecosystems back to full health and functionality, following a range of examples
- How the soil biome works and how to restore it
- How to increase biodiversity on your site
- What a reference ecosystem is and how it works as a template for your restoration project
- How to use the principles and standards of practice commonly used in these fields to plan and develop your project
- How to measure the impact of a restoration project
About your Instructor
Paul Morris
Ecologist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)
Ecologist Paul Morris is an expert in the fields of botany, ecosystem restoration and regenerative farming, with over 27 years of experience. He is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) with the Society for Ecological Restoration, and his extensive experience in restoration ecology and conservation biology makes him a leader in the design and planting of restoration areas.
FAQs
Is this course completely online?
Yes, the IER is 100% online. It comprises a series of lectures and quizzes that total 32 hours of content. You’ll have 12 months to complete this course online, and we advise students to commit to around 80 hours in total.
What will I learn?
- The key principles of ecology and ecosystem restoration.
- Understanding the causes of ecosystem degradation.
- How species and their populations interact with one another.
- The different elements, phases and stages of ecosystems, how they work and how they interact with one another.
- Earth’s cycles: how they work and how to restore them, including the carbon and water cycles.
- Understanding the services that our ecosystems offer us and how they work.
- How to restore ecosystems back to full health and functionality, following a range of examples.
- How the soil biome works and how to restore it.
- How to increase biodiversity on your site.
- What a reference ecosystem is and how it works as a template for your restoration project.
- How to use the principles and standards of practice commonly used in these fields to plan and develop your project.
- How to measure the impact of a restoration project.
How many lectures are in the Introduction to Ecosystem Restoration?
The IER comprises a series of lectures and quizzes that total 32 hours of content. You’ll have 12 months to complete this course online, and we advise students to commit to around 80 hours in total.
How much does it cost?
$1400
Will I be able to ask the instructor any questions?
- Yes. You will be able to attend Monthly Student Webinars with Paul Morris and other members of the training team.
- You will also have access to a dedicated forum, where you can ask any questions you may have about the course content.
Do I need any qualifications to start the course?
No. The IER has been designed for people with no scientific or ecological background. You do need to have a good level of English, so that you can follow the lectures and take the quizzes.