Possible Course Topics May Include:
Soil Management for Difficult Sites
Dealing with heavily compacted soils, acidic soils, red shales, green sands and salt stresses
Cool & Warm Season Grasses
Adaptations and benefits of different grass varieties; maintenance and establishment needs; design and selection of appropriate seed mix; site preparation; sources of plant stock; and tips for writing specifications to ensure the size, form, species and quantity
Woody Plants for Difficult Sites
Adaptations and benefits of different varieties of shrubs and trees; maintenance and establishment needs; site preparation; and tips for writing specifications to ensure the size, form, species and quantity.
Stormwater BMP’s
Damage from wildlife can decimate plant materials from even the most ambitious projects. What are the key factors to consider when selecting and locating the size, form and species of plant materials?
Sand & Gravel Pits, Mined Areas
Includes special attention to considerations of seeding warm season grasses
Coastal Restoration: Dunes, Shorelines, and Coastal Bluffs
Includes special consideration of working in CAFRA zones.
Principles of Restoration Ecology: Urban Issues
Special considerations for ecological restoration: limited seedbed depth; strategies for seed dispersal through bird populations; and spacing of plants, and dealing with invasives.
The Ecological Potential of Superfund Sites
Consider restoring superfund sites and the issues involved in making good decisions.
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