Environmental Restoration Planners
Environmental restoration planners in the geosciences typically work to
develop and implement plans for restoring damaged ecosystems, such as
those affected by natural disasters or human activities. They may work
with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies,
non-profit organizations, and community groups, to develop their plans.
Their work requires an extensive background in the geosciences and
involves:
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Assessing the environmental impact of natural disasters and human
activities, to identify the most effective restoration strategies.
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Developing a plan that will restore the area to its previous state
and monitoring the progress of the restoration project.
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Conducting research, collecting data, and analyzing results to
inform their decisions. They may use a variety of tools and
techniques, such as GIS mapping, remote sensing, and field surveys,
to gather information about the area they are working on.
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