These are self-paced, continuous enrollment courses offered through the UM Wilderness Institute.
Course summary:
It is essential that managers consider impacts to the untrammeled and natural qualities of wilderness when contemplating restoration efforts within wilderness boundaries. This course, the second in the Natural Resource Management in Wilderness course of study, discusses the decision-making process for planning natural resource restoration in a wilderness area.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
· Describe and differentiate between the natural and untrammeled qualities of wilderness character.
· Explain the dilemma that might exist in trying to preserve these two qualities while managing natural resources in wilderness.
· Recognize influences on making management decisions.
· Apply a 4-step process for making natural resource restoration decisions that optimizes both the natural and untrammeled qualities of wilderness character.
Recommended background
It is strongly recommended that you complete The Wilderness Act of 1964 e-course and the Minimum Requirements Analysis courses (both Writing and Evaluating) before beginning this course. It is recommended that you also complete Natural Resource Management in Wilderness: Fundamentals before beginning the course. Without a foundational understanding of the Wilderness Act, you will not be able to get the most out of this course and could find the content confusing.
Course topics include:
· Restoration Dilemma
· Myth of Pristine
· Untrammeled and Natural
· Wilderness Ideal
· Conflicting Approaches
· Decision-Making Tool
· Case Study
Elements of the course:
· Informational text
· Interactive practice activities
· Supplemental reference materials
· Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Please Note: After successfully registering for this course, login information for the online learning platform, Canvas, will be emailed to you at the address used for your account creation. This process could take up to 48 hours to complete. If you do not receive the login information in 48 hours, please email for assistance.