Building a Sustainable Future

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Identify the resources and processes provided by ecosystems that sustain and fulfill human life Explain what a regenerative system is and discuss its importance for reversing the degradation of the earth’s natural resourcesDefine ôsite sustainabilityö and discuss the three pillars of sustainability and their relationship to site development: planet profit and people Discuss the value of education about sustainability and stewardship toward constructed landscapes and natural ecosystems Discuss the importance of creating a love for nature in our children Describe the process of monitoring and adaptive management and how it can be used to adjust maintenance practices and prove the overall function of the site