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Online coursework: Feb 26 - Mar 15, 2024
Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) Monday, February 26 at 3:30-4:30pm Eastern Time (requires reliable internet and computer with video and audio capacity)
In-person workshop: March 20 - 21, 2024
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Course Description
This is a NATA Core workshop, leading to the Certificate in Natural Areas Management. This training builds understanding of management and restoration approaches for conserving biodiversity.
Participants will:
- Identify factors responsible for Florida's high biodiversity
- Discover sources of information on biodiversity in Florida
- Understand threats to biodiversity and strategies that can be used to abate these threats
- Become aware of biodiversity protection laws and how environmental laws are enforced
- Learn about the role of restoration in maintaining biodiversity over the long term
- Compare ways to control invasive and non-native plant/animal species that threaten FL biodiversity
- Develop a monitoring plan that assesses trends in biodiversity over time
Online coursework:
Approximately 11 hours over 3-weeks (on your own, prior to the in-person training). Draft of MFD Online Assignment Checklist 2024
In-person training:
1.5 day in-person training at Morningside Nature Center, east of downtown Gainesville, FL. Draft of MFD Field Days Agenda 2024
Registration Fee:
$315 (does not include lodging)
*Early registration is available to participants who has previously graduated from one or more of the NATA Core Certificate Courses (contact training coordinator >1 week in advance for access code).
Lodging:
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging. In-person workshop is located 10 min. drive EAST of downtown Gainesville, FL.
For more information, contact:
Training Coordinator
Natural Areas Training Academy
