Overview
Spring 2017 in Logan @ USU. A semester-long version of the 'Partnering with Beaver in Restoration Design' class will be taught for USU students.
Catalog Description: Covers stream/river restoration and conservation methods that partner with beaver as ecosystem engineers. Builds appreciation of beaver ecology and complex feedbacks between beaver activity, hydrogeomorphic responses, riparian vegetation and fish ecology. Primary Learning OutcomesThis class is intended for graduate students interested in becoming resource managers, restoration practitioners, or researchers that wish to be proficient in the use of beaver for restoring rivers and/or streams. Students will come away with:
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Instructor
Meeting times & PlaceThe course will typically meet on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 in ENG 104, and will have some Saturday field trips.
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Course Texts
We will rely heavily on the primary literature for course readings. However, there are also three required texts for this course. See here for required course on the USU Campus Store site.
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Course syllabus
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