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UW-Madison Arboretum - Ecological Communities and Horticultural Collections
... and savannas covered most of southern Wisconsin. Today, thanks to many decades of intensive restoration work at the Arboretum, a succession of more than 300 species of native plants bloom ... Unlike the unnatural juxtaposition of forest surrounding most of Curtis Prairie, this newest savanna restoration project provides a smoother, more natural transition between Curtis Prairie and wetlands to the ...
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Friends of the Arboretum
... Foundation, have launched a prestigious award program recognizing excellence in ecological restoration. The Leopold Restoration Awards are named after pioneering University of Wisconsin conservationist Aldo Leopold. ... people and organizations involved. What is unique about the restoration approach that would be of value to others doing restoration work? What documentation do you have to support ...
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UW-Madison Arboretum - Visitor Center
... nature. Read more about the Gallery, including information for artists wishing to display their work Auditorium The auditorium serves public, university and professional audiences and hosts a variety ... capacity features a film about Arboretum history and background and the importance of ecological restoration. The theater features murals by world-class nature artist Victor Bakhtin that illustrate ...
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UW-Madison Arboretum - History
... committee's foresight resulted in the Arboretum's ongoing status as a pioneer in the restoration and management of ecological communities. In focusing on the re-establishment of historic landscapes, particularly ... Depression. In addition to inexpensive land, the Depression brought a ready supply of hands to work it. Between 1935 and 1941, crews from the Civilian Conservation Corps were stationed at ...
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UW-Madison Arboretum - Mission and Vision
... and are a valuable resource for research, teaching, and outreach. Organizational Climate: We work as an integrated team in an organizational climate that embraces lifelong learning; ... restoration ecology and related natural history. Research: The Arboretum is a leader in restoration research. We advance the discipline of restoration ecology and help to improve the practice of ecological restoration ...
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