Core Ecological Processes and Their Applicability to All Aspects of Native Landscape Development

Start Date

11/05/2020

End Date

11/05/2020

Description

In this session we will describe some of the ecological processes that govern the success or failure of plants in the wild. Each process will be followed by a practical example of its incorporation into the designed landscape to increase plant survivability, reduce maintenance requirements and enhance wildlife habitat.

Location

Boylston, MA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Project Management
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

1) Examine the ecological patterns of native plant communities and their applicability to the landscape development and enhancement.
2) Understand the ecological processes that are relevant to landscape development and enhancement including but not limited to disturbance, succession, competition, and plant proliferation strategies.
3) Apply the ecological patterns and processes described above to specific protocols for designing meadows, shrublands, woodlands, and naturalistic gardens, with a particular emphasis on those techniques that differ from traditional practice.

Instructors

Larry Weaner

Course Codes

Provider

New Directions in the American Landscape

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