The National Arbor Day Foundation will present a day-long “Practice of Restoring Native Ecosystems” seminar in Philadelphia on June 26.

The Practice of Restoring Native Ecosystems in becoming a crucial element in the effort to maintain natural systems habitats.

This seminar will examine the principles behind the concept of restoration as well as important issues, approaches, and techniques. Case studies will be included to provide real-world examples to show how you can apply what you learn in your own projects.

The seminar's instructors include Steve Apfelbaum and William Young of Applied Ecological Services.

The program is presented in cooperation with several local organizations: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Penn State Forest Resources, Heritage Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and Wildlands Conservancy.

For a complete agenda and seminar retgistration and fee information, visit the seminar webpage or contact the National Arbor Day Foundation at 888-448-7337.

Link: DCNR Resource Newsletter

5/11/2007