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Description

Many ecological restoration projects rely on revegetation from seed. This course discusses successfully steps for designing and implementing a seed mix, from choosing appropriate species to preparing a planting site. This course acts as a guide to making sound decisions for each of these critical steps.

The course covers how to:
• Evaluate whether there are seed sources on site or in the landscape that could contribute to revegetation
• Design seed mixes so restored vegetation supports ecosystem functions and project goals
• Obtain adequate supplies of seed and how to handle this seed so it maintains its viability
• Prepare a site to be sowed
• Install native seed
• Manage sites following sowing to promote native seed establishment

It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students complete the Site Assessment for Ecological Restoration course before taking the other courses in the series, as the Site Assessment course lays the groundwork for the subsequent courses.

Participants who complete the entire course will receive 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

$375 course fee.

Course Contacts

Julia Bohnen, bohne001@umn.edu

Chelsey Blanke, cblanke@umn.edu

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Section Title
Designing and Using Native Seed Mixes
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Feb 10, 2025 to Mar 23, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $375.00
Section Details

It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students complete the Site Assessment for Ecological Restoration course before taking the other courses in the series, as the Site Assessment course lays the groundwork for the subsequent courses.

You will receive instructions for accessing the course following registration.

Cancellations prior to the course opening will be fully refunded. Registration fees may be transferred to the next offering of the course upon instructor approval. No refunds or fee transfers will be granted once a student has accessed or begun the course.

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