Restoration ecology aims to return previously degraded sites to healthy ecological function.  Historically, however, the discipline has focused on areas not slated for human habitation. This session focuses on using the tools of restoration ecology to rehabilitate and revitalize urban sites to complement Living Buildings. Using site inventtory techniques, this session discusses invasive species removal and reintroducing native species, soil function restoration, and bio- and phytoremediation techniques. Techniques for measuring success of restoration efforts, such as visual sampling and indexing biological integrity, will also be introduced. Case study examples of successful restoration ecology efforts in urban contexts will help tie concepts together.

This session will be available on October 20, 2008.

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Sessions are $75 for Cascadia members, and $90 for non-members.

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