Applied Vegetative Reclamation
EXERM 4265 is offered this fall:
This course will cover revegetation standards, practices, and commonly used methods to re-establish native plant communities as part of the reclamation process for disturbed sites on public lands of Alberta. Topics will also include planning, species selection and sourcing native plant material, site preparation and establishment methods, maintenance, monitoring, and criteria for success. Plant identification of native plants, weeds, and invasive species will also be introduced.
Course at a glance
- This class has online synchronous lectures (the first three days), with two days in-person for the hands-on plant identification component. There may be group work and a case study review.
- Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
- Recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) as a senior agrology course related to entrance into the profession and to augment core knowledge requirements related to a practice area.
- This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Be familiar with regulations governing revegetation in Alberta.
- Understand the processes involved in selecting and sourcing plant material for revegetation projects.
- Understand the steps and requirements for site preparation and plant establishment.
- Be familiar with revegetated site maintenance concepts.
- Sufficiently understand vegetation monitoring requirements for reclamation certification.
- Have an introductory knowledge of plant taxonomy and plant identification.
Offered:
Take note:
- This class has online synchronous lectures (the first three days), with two days in-person for the hands-on plant identification component.
- Bring a loupe or hand lens for the plant identification component of the course.
- Assessment may include post-course work.
Overall Schedule
Lecture/Class Schedule
Nov 6Nov 8
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Nov 9Nov 10
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Nov 24 — post-class component closes
Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.
Blended learning (in-person + online), campus
39 hours of instruction
Learning combines in-person and online activities. Students meet face-to-face on pre-scheduled in-person classes, but also engage in online learning through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.format details
Be sure to refer to your course schedule to learn more about when the class meets in person and when you’ll be completing work online.
Classes take place at U of A campus, Edmonton.
Your Instructor
Ann SmreciuID: ann-smreciu
Your Instructor
Ann SmreciuID: ann-smreciu
Class info
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Students will need to provide their own loupe or hand lens for the plant identification portion of the course. Two of the five days will be mandatory in-person labs (Nov 9 – 10).
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- This class has online synchronous lectures (the first three days), with two days in-person for the hands-on plant identification component.
- Bring a loupe or hand lens for the plant identification component of the course.
- Assessment may include post-course work.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.