Handbook

This subject focuses on the theoretical and practical frameworks that underpin the restoration of riverine environments following disturbance. As such it is assumed students undertaking this subject already have a good knowledge of river geomorphology and ecology. The ecology of restoration covers the following specialised areas of knowledge: principles of restoration ecology; decision analysis in deciding recovery goals; restoration constraints; methodologies and techniques, monitoring, and criteria for determining the degree of recovery and relevance assessment. During the intensive students visit a range of field sites where restoration works have been undertaken. Students completing this subject have the knowledge and skills needed to make sound judgments regarding the recovery goals for a river and have an ability to critically assess existing or planned restoration efforts.