Workshops Details

Ecological Restoration Theory & Principles

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

The value of National Standards for Ecological Restoration
Understanding and implementing the 6 Principles
How to determine a reference ecosystem and assess your site against it
Ecological restoration theory underpinning the standards
Understanding and assessing site resilience
How the National Standards may change the way you map and assess sites
How the Recovery Wheel can be used to monitor progress

Skills & Experiences

Produce a reference ecosystem checklist
Optional add on – site visit of your choice to assess against reference ecosystem checklist

Workshop Details

What do I need to bring?

Water & snacks
Mobile Phone
Closed in shoes

What will I take home?

Access to workshop member portal
Workshop resources (via portal)
Online Forum (via portal)

What will I learn?

Background and history of the National Standards
How the standards may change the way we assess site quality
Ways you can incorporate the standards into site assessment and planning
National terminology for ecological restoration approaches
Sources of further information on the Standards

What’s the investment?

2hr ? workshop is $? a ticket
Class sizes are capped at 16 people to ensure quality learning & engagement

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.

Trainer Profile

Kylie Robertson, Ecoskills, SEEDS Bushland Restoration, Conservation Collective

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).