Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
Conservation Land Management
Term
2020C
Subject area
ENVS
Section number only
660
Section ID
ENVS604660
Meeting times
M 06:30 PM-09:30 PM
Instructors
Thomas M. Brightman
Description
Understanding a region's natural resources and its threats are a key component in land preservation. This course will explore the different drivers and the techniques used to achieve success in small and large scale land protection. This field-based course will explore various strategies for open space conservation and protection, along with cultural perspectives on land preservation. Evaluation of management techniques used on preserved lands will also be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in reading the landscape, the landowner, and the political motivators to determine conservation and restoration priorities.
Course number only
604
Use local description
No