The Issue: wetland degradation in HRM
Fern Hill Institute for Plant Conservation is organizing a wetland restoration training course bringing the expertise of Kevin L. Erwin, Consulting Ecologist, Inc., to bear on the local situation.
A steady loss of wetland, wetland function and infiltration capacity has accompanied the growth and development of the Halifax Regional Municipality. This three day Urban Wetland Restoration course will teach participants how to begin to reverse this trend. A day of classroom lecture and discussion with wetland guru, Kevin Erwin, and local ecologists will instill the theory and practice of wetland restoration. Lectures are based on case study of local, Canadian and international examples. Two days of field trips throughout HRM will demonstrate restoration opportunities and techniques. Discussion, argument and group exercises will provide participants practical experience in designing solutions in real world restoration problems.
When: April 30-May 2, 2012.
Where: Halifax; Classroom TBA, field trips throughout HRM.
Cost: $500-700 (depending upon the number of participants). Deposit of $250 due by March 30, 2012.
Interested? Secure your place and contact Nick Hill (fernhillns@yahoo.ca); we want to hear your ideas for case studies HRM and your training needs in wetland restoration. Thanks NH.
Course Description pdf available here: Urban Wetland Restoration Course
We focus on the conservation and preservation of native plants through our nursery business, research and botanical consultancy.