Graduate and Professional Course: Habitat Assessment, Monitoring and Restoration Sponsored by the Smithsonian’s Center for Conservation Education and Sustainability and George Mason University Conservation and Research Center, Front Royal, Virginia June 2-13, 2009
Through participation in lectures, field work, and computer modeling, complemented by discussions of relevant case studies from around the world, course participants will be prepared to apply their practical skills and theoretical knowledge to assessing, managing, and restoring diverse habitats of conservation concern. Topics and Activities -field techniques for assessing habitats -data analysis and interpretation -adaptive management for the monitoring and managing process -technologies such as GIS to aid in planning and management -demonstrations, field trips, and case studies regarding different management and restoration strategies Course participants who choose to pursue credit through George Mason University will complete additional projects to apply their skills and tailor their knowledge to their conservation backgrounds, including creating habitat monitoring and restoration plans for actual habitats. Course fee: US$2,750 (plus tuition costs for graduate credit) Fee includes instruction and course materials as well as all meals and lodging. Transfer to and from the airport is also provided. All travel costs are the responsibility of the participant. The Smithsonian-Mason Alliance designs courses to -provide graduate credit or continuing education for conservation professionals -meet the practical needs of the international conservation community -connect course participants with resources and experts -engage participants in an intensive, dynamic learning community representing global perspectives
