Restoration Ecology

Cod y Modiwl: BDM1415
Teitl y Modiwl: Restoration Ecology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Joe Ironside
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Ifat Shah; Dr David Cutress

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Management report: (Minimum 1200 words) 1800 Words	60%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1200 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Management report: (Minimum 1200 words) 1800 Words	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1200 Words	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Critically evaluate methods for restoring ecological functions and debate restoration goals at local, national and international scales and in natural, semi-natural and peri-urban environments.
Undertake complex analyses of the theory, practical implications and complexities around restoring habitats with a focus on the effectiveness of rewilding projects, the reintroduction of species and removal of invasive species.
Evaluate real-world habitat and ecosystem scale restoration projects, taking into account conservation biology targets as well as social, political and economic implications to critically evaluate their success.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will comprise a series of lectures and practical activities. The module will be available either through distance learning or as a residential learning experience at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Lectures draw on a wide variety of theoretical and applied topics with a wide use of case studies throughout. Practicals are based in local habitats for onsite learners and similarly directed field or desk based investigations are provided for distance-learners. Distance learners will also have access to the same lectures as in person participants.

Nod

Students will:
- study the role of ecosystems in sustainability with a focus on their role in biogeochemical cycling, as a sink for carbon and for providing other ecosystem functions.
- investigate methods of restoration of habitats, including at landscape and global scales.
- appreciate methods of setting restoration goals and assessing the success of restoration projects.
- analyse the theoretical science and practical implications of species reintroductions, rewilding and invasive species control.
- examine the value of policy, community involvement and public support, health and wellbeing, in habitat restoration and management.

Cynnwys

Ecosystem change over time and space: biodiversity and connectedness, stabilization wedges, land sparing versus land sharing debate
The science behind rewilding, reintroduction and management of invasive species, phytoremediation and restoration of peri-urban spaces.
The role of communities, impact of restoration on communities and economies, and the impact of national and international legislation.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Communicate effectively in written and oral forms to a wider audience
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Collate and handle data, carry out statistical analyses and modelling where appropriate
Gallu digidol	Make effective use of communication and IT to gather and use evidence and data to find, retrieve, organise and exchange new information
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Critically evaluate methods, analyses, conclusions and relevance from interdisciplinary sources, and where appropriate, propose new hypotheses from congruent argument, of current research and advanced scholarship
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Demonstrate specialist knowledge of sustainable ecology, including that of behavioural issues surrounding anthropogenic attitudes to biodiversity and conservation
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Analyse biodiversity and ecological restoration practices in a variety of environments.

Nodau

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