AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Forestry
& Natural Environment
Management

Restoration of Disturbed Areas

Course Content

Introduction and definitions of ecosystem disturbances and their restoration. Rehabilitation of disturbed areas based on ecological principles and time series data. Landscape restoration. Restoration of biodiversity in disturbed areas with ecological characteristics. Basic principles of restoration of forests, wetlands, rural landscapes, dunes, rock formations and urban habitats. Presentation of typical examples of restoration of disturbed areas and ecosystems (case studies) and methods for monitoring the effectiveness of restoration actions.

Learning Results

Upon successful completion of the course the undergraduate student will be able to apply:

  • Methods and techniques of landscape restoration
  • Basic principles of restoration of forests, wetlands, rural landscapes, dunes, rock formations and urban habitats.

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 

The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management joined the Faculty of Plant Sciences of the AUA. The Department operates from the academic year 2019-2020 and is based in Tthe city of Karpenisi. Housed in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management of the former Technical Scool (TEI)  of Central Greece.
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