It is important when attempting a new ecological restoration project to fully understand all of the design principles, management practices and techniques involved in the development of your project. We can first break a project down in to three categories.
In the Planning phase you will want to be sure that you understand the place you are working in, its boundaries, it’s specific ecological conditions, and the composition of the things living and growing there. All of this information will help you develop specific goals that will help create a comprehensive work plan. Here you will have access to information about Site Assesment and Design.
In the Installation phase you will be doing the work on the ground. Removing unwanted species, modifying restrictive site conditions and installing desired plants are all part of this phase. You need to understand the best techniques for each in order to safeguard and ensure the success of your efforts. Here you can find information about Techniques, Tools and Volunteers.
In the Stewardship phase you will learn to care for the site you have created. Its important to understand best management practices and monitoring techniques not only to ensure the future success of your project but also communicate important information to those that are helping in the effort to increase the quality and effectiveness of our open spaces. Here you will learn about Site Maintenance and Monitoring.
