Restoration

Stewardship efforts

Removal of exotic species

Re-Wilding

Restored Environment

Enhancing habitat

Plan of Action

Identify Coordinator Find A site Do research. What needs to be restored? Why does it need to be restored? Do a Cost-benefit analysis. Is it feasible? Volunteers, tools, plant materials, and amenities. Do you need a permit? Sign waivers? Potential problems running into?

Community Event

Assemble volunteers to allocate resources, maximize efficiency Make sure progress is made, effectiveness Make sure everyone is staying positive, having fun

Outcome

Were the desired goals accomplished? What did or didnt work? How can you improve the goals of future projects? What do we need to do to ensure future success? Quality assessment Any potential problems?

UW administration, campus landscaping , student-run organizations, and restoration ecology students ensure preservation of campus greenbelts Teach others the value of preservation efforts; encourage them to join restoration projects Stewardship

McCarty Ravine (Natural Site)

Sylvan Grove (Manicured Site)

MAINTENANCE COST COMPARISON FOR McCARTY RAVINE

Since current maintenance costs in the McCarty Ravine are already low, re-wilding will likely be more expensive. Initial costs are due to: Purchase of plant Labor Organizers time material and tools

MAINTENANCE COST COMPARISON FOR McCARTY RAVINE

Accounting for future risks: Re-wilding could mitigate the risk of future harmful, costly events. The prevalence of invasive species, such as ivy, makes the McCarty Ravine especially susceptible to: Soil erosion Landslides Widespread death of trees

MAINTENANCE COST COMPARISON FOR McCARTY RAVINE

Payoff Period: Even though re-wilding is initially more expensive than current maintenance practices, there is a net savings after ~3-5 years.