Ecosystem restoration is a fairly young industry and we are always learning more and improving. Never has it been more important to ensure our approaches are effective at conserving biodiversity and the National Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration in Australia (SERA) have been designed to encourage all restoration and rehabilitation projects in Australia to reach their highest potential. Learn about the National Standards, the ecological restoration theory that underpins them and how you may consider them in your projects.
Course Publishers
SEEDS Bushland Restoration Team
This workshop is for those already working or volunteering in the conservation industry.
You will require pre-existing knowledge of ecological restoration techniques and practice along with a good level of plant identification skills.
The workshop will cover:
Knowledge
Skills & Experiences
What do I need to bring?
What will I take home?
What will I learn?
What’s the investment?
Learning doesn’t stop when our workshops stop. We have created a Workshop Members Portal that will give all workshop participants access to the resources we refer to, including weblinks and files. You can come back at any time and refresh your knowledge or take a deep dive into the content
We have also made a Workshop Forum available within the portal so you can stay connected after the workshop. The forum aims to create a community of learning and support through providing a platform where you can:
Coming soon. If you are interested in this workshop please email us admin@ecoskills.com.au to register interest and you will be the first to know when a date is scheduled.
Kylie is the Founder and Director of SEEDS Bushland Restoration Pty Ltd, which she established in 2006 after a decade of experience working for local councils and bushland contractors. With a strong passion for environmental education, Kylie holds an Environmental Science Degree, a Graduate Diploma of Teaching, and a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Her extensive industry experience includes 12 years as a TAFE teacher in Conservation & Ecosystem Management.
Kylie is also a facilitator for the Victorian National Parks Association’s Nature Stewards program and actively supports her industry as the Accreditation Coordinator for Victoria’s Australian Association of Bushland Regenerators (AABR).
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