Restoration and Biological Control Case Studies

Registration Eligibility

Open to the public

Start Date

08/01/2017

End Date

08/01/2017

Description

These three speakers will discuss invasive plants that have biological control agents and ongoing research for new agents, the process of turning a strip-mine brownfield into a botanical garden, and a new certification program for landscape professionals practicing sustainability.

Location

Huntingdon, PA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants
Remediation / Brownfields

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn about biological control for invasive plants, some biological controls currently in use and what research is underway for future introductions. Students will understand the challenges of planting in a strip-mined site and what plants have been successful in these conditions. Students will learn about the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification designed to build a network of professionals to design, install, and maintain sustainable landscapes throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.

Instructors

Dr. Judith Hough-Goldstein, AJ Ewing and Beth Ginter

Course Codes

Provider

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

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