Restore Ecosystems

Ecological restoration is the practice of restoring damaged ecosystems. Our students explore basic principles in ecology and ecosystem science, then dive deeper into restoration ecology. This minor is a great compliment to other majors associated with environmental science, natural resources, and ecology to delve further on restoration principles for ecosystems.

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100%

of students conduct an experiment or restoration project

70%

of students are from out of state

45%

of students graduated with honors or high honors (2012 to 2017)

Programs

  • Ecological Restoration Minor

Courses

  • STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics (or equivalent)
  • NRSM 210N Soils, Water and Climate
  • NRSM 265 Elements of Ecological Restoration
  • BIOE 370 General Ecology or FORS 330 Forest Ecology
  • NRSM 465 Foundations of Restoration Ecology
  • NRSM 385 Watershed Hydrology
Students work on a restoration project Students work on a restoration project

UM Society for Ecological Restoration

The UM Society for Ecological Restoration introduces students to the practice of ecological restoration, provides students with hands-on restoration experience and opportunities to network with experts and enthusiasts.

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Job Titles

  • Programmatic Scientist
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Field Ecologist
  • Forester
  • Range Technician
  • Naturalist