Restoration Ecologist
Those working in the field of restoration ecology work to repair the effects that humans have on the land through development and the extraction of natural resources.
A Day in the Job
Restoration ecologists learn the ecology (the relationship between living things in an ecosystem) of the land and use that to inform their approach to help improve the land. These interventions are then monitored for efficacy. Restoration Ecologists need to continually evaluate the practices they employ for how effective they are, both in restoring the land and in relation to their budget.
On most days you will
Identify habitat conditions
Conduct surveys and collect data
Analyze data and write plans
Work Takes Place
Skills
Career Categories
Protecting the Natural World Investigating the Environment
Potential Employers
Government Agencies (Federal, State, Local)
Environmental Consulting Firms
Nonprofit Organizations
Academia and Higher Education Institutions
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