Course Overview
In this course, students gain a deeper understanding of the applications of fire science in ecological restoration. They also develop the ability to identify and address mine reclamation challenges that result from complex interactions among environmental, engineering, regulatory, and social factors, acquiring the tools to plan for the “highest level of post-mining restoration to support the global need for protecting and restoring nature."
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Fire Science Applications
- Integrate the theoretical elements of fire behavior, including the interaction of fuels, weather and topography.
- Assess the impacts of fire on terrestrial ecosystems and measures to mitigate the impacts.
- Assess the potential role of prescribed fire as a tool for restoration of ecosystem attributes.
- Apply laws, regulations and government policies relevant to the use of prescribed fire in British Columbia.
- Prepare a prescribed fire plan for a specified area.
Mine Reclamation Applications
- Assess the impacts of different types of mining activities on terrestrial ecosystem attributes.
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies for environmental protection and restoration of ecosystem attributes throughout the mine life cycle (i.e. planning, construction, operation and closure).
- Integrate the needs and opportunities to engage the mining industry, governments, and stakeholders, including Indigenous peoples and local communities throughout the mine life cycle.
- Apply laws, regulations and policies applicable to mine operation and restoration in British Columbia.
- Develop a mine closure plan (CP) considering the activities required before, during, and after the operating life of a mine to produce a landscape outcome agreed to by stakeholders.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Advanced Applications for Restoration of Terrestrial Ecosystems (ECOR 9310) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Ecological Restoration
Master of Science Full-time/Part-time
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