Overview
Applied Ecology
Applied Ecology faculty research the interactions of various plant and animal species in natural and managed ecosystems across Nebraska and around the world. They investigate dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems, and suggest ways to help humans and other species coexist sustainably.
Students
Fisheries & Wildlife Undergraduate Program
The fisheries and wildlife major gives students a broad education in natural resources and specialization in fisheries and wildlife. The curriculum meets minimum course requirements for U.S. government civil service and includes courses needed for certification in professional societies.
Research Specialty
Adaptive Management
SNR faculty members have received major federal grants in recent years for the refinement and application of adaptive management. SNR has strengths in statistical and modeling approaches to uncertainty and also partners with diverse agencies for education, research and natural resource management.
Students
Range Management Club
This club exists to foster advancement in the science and art of range ecosystem management; to stimulate discussion and understanding of scientific and practical range and pasture problems;
Contact
| Applied Ecology Faculty Area Leader & Faculty Advisory Committee Chair | |
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Dave Wedin |
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411 Hardin Hall 3310 Holdrege Street Lincoln NE 68583-0974 |
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| Phone: 402-472-9608 | |
| Fax: 402-472-2946 | |
| E-mail: dwedin1@unl.edu | |
Applied Ecology News
A free screening of Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time will be 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Hardin Hall auditorium at 33rd and Holdrege streets on East Campus. Curt Meine, senior fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation will introduce the film and lead discussion afterward. Meine, who has written a biography on Aldo Leopold, serves as the film’s on-screen guide.
Want to learn to hunt, fish, camp or shoot, but don't know anyone who can teach you? Look no more. Nebraska Outdoor U! is now in session. A joint project of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Nebraska Outdoor U! provides step-by-step guidance for anyone interested in taking up or sharing an outdoor activity.
Learn about the Nebraska Master Naturalist program by joining the group for a relaxing weekend workshop, Nov. 4-6 at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City. Educational sessions will focus on invasive species, birding, tree identification, Native American culture, outdoor cooking, storytelling, meteorology and more. Relaxation opportunities include yoga, tai-chi, massage, wine tasting and star gazing.
