Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am EDT
Break
11:45 am – 12:15 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
12:15 – 4:00 pm EDT
Returning Natural Areas to the Landscape G. Fleischer
Natural land systems before development
Benefits of restoring natural areas
What is ecological restoration?
Micro and macro benefits of restoration
Restoration on micro and macro scales
Raising the issue of restoration with clients
Site Evaluation and Project Design D. Biggs
Setting restoration goals
Project objectives
Site assessment
Removing sources of disturbance
Restoring ecological processes
Restoring soil and water
Restoring vegetation
Monitoring and maintenance
Implementing Ecological Rehabilitation Plans M. Parkes
Permitting and regulation of restoration in New York
Construction process
Evaluation, review and troubleshooting
Monitoring and Management P. Marchael
Monitoring criteria and techniques
Long-term project management
Troubleshooting ecological threats
Outside-the-box management techniques
Restoration Project Case Studies P. Marchael
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LA CES (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
6.5 HSW PDHs
NY Certified Arborists
5.5 ISA CEUs (more below)
Certified Planners
CM | 6.5
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to New York professional
engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to New
York architects. It offers 6.5 HSW continuing education hours
to New York landscape architects.
HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing
education sponsor for New York engineers, architects, and
landscape architects via its registration with the American
Institute of Architects Continuing Education System
(Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2),
§79-1.5(i)(2)).
This course has been approved by the American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education System for 6.5 LU|HSW
(Sponsor No. J885). The Landscape Architect Continuing
Education System has approved it for 6.0 HSW PDHs.
The International Society of Arboriculture (new York) has
approved this event for the following CEUs: 5.5 Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist; Tree Climber Specialist, Aerial
Lift Specialist; 2.75 BCMA Science, BCMA Practice.
This course is approved by the American Planner Association
AICP for CM | 6.5 for Certified Planners (9212769).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants
who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a
passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed)
Speakers
Daniel Biggs
Daniel Biggs, RLA, ISA, CERP
Landscape Architect and Regional Manager for Weston & Sampson
Mr. Biggs is a senior landscape architect and regional manager for Weston & Sampson in Albany, New York. A New York registered landscape architect, certified arborist, and certified ecological restoration practitioner, he has over 16 years of experience in all phases of planning, environmental permitting, landscape architecture and ecological design. His background includes leading multi-disciplinary teams on master planning, multi-use trails, parks, and ecological restoration projects. He led multi-disciplinary teams for the planning and design of wetlands, streams, shorelines, and ponds for a reclaimed quarry site. Mr. Biggs oversaw the ecological design and arboriculture assessment of existing natural resources to address the need for vegetation/species management along the Charles River in Massachusetts. He managed the construction of a 1.5 acre wetland restoration project, and has led the effort of designing several sustainable shorelines along the Hudson River. Mr. Biggs is particularly experienced in facilitating the stakeholder participation process and is passionate about incorporating public engagement as part of a creative, collaborative approach to planning and design.
Greg Fleischer
Greg Fleischer, Capital Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Fleischer is the founder and principal of Capital Environmental Consultants, Inc. He is an environmental scientist and professional wetland scientist with more than 15 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. Mr. Fleischer has conducted wetland and ecological investigations at properties throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and the Lower and Mid-Hudson Valley. His areas of expertise include all aspects of federal, state, and local wetland analysis including freshwater and tidal delineation, specializing in comprehensive determinations for routine, atypical, and problem wetlands. Mr. Fleischer has extensive experience developing solutions and providing strategic advice for a wide range of clients and projects. He holds a BS degree in Biology from SUNY New Paltz and an MS degree in Environmental Science from Pace University.
Penn Marchael
Pennington Marchael is a Landscape contractor based in Brooklyn and Bedford Hills NY.
Throughout his career he has cultivated a deep understanding of horticulture and ecology which he uses to execute successfully vibrant landscapes. Mr. Marchael has over ten years of experience in project management, landscape construction, and maintenance. In those ten years he has installed and maintained meadows from Virginia to Northern New York with a total of over one hundred fifty acres installed and many more maintained and monitored. Previously working with Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, Eastern Land Management, JW Townsend and other firms. His present focus is growing his business, Pennington Grey, where he aspires to train a new generation of land managers that will lead the landscape industry away from traditional practices and towards a more sustainable and dynamic approach.
Michael Parkes
Michael Parkes, M.S. Principal and Chief Ecologist, Parkes Ecological LLC
Mr. Parkes is a certified ecologist who serves as the chief ecologist/owner of a consulting firm founded in 2013. The firm’s scope of services mirrors his expertise and interests: wetland and wildlife ecology, ecological design, land use regulation, and geographical information Systems (GIS). He has extensive experience working on contaminated sites. He has personally delineated over 100 wetlands in several states. These wetlands run the gamut of habitat types and regulatory scenarios. This has often led to the necessity of regulatory coordination and permitting. Parkes Ecological specializes in assisting engineers, landscape architects, and other professionals in developing compliance strategies, permits, and design documents that incorporate ecological design into the overall project design. This support is tailored to the client’s existing capabilities and needs, often extending through construction and the monitoring frequently required with ecological projects.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Restoring Natural Areas in New York
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course explores the processes and ecological benefits of restoring New York open spaces to their original condition.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss natural land systems before development and the ecological benefits of restoring land to those previous conditions. They will be able to describe the macro and micro benefits of restoration
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to knowingly be able to discuss the issue of restorationwith clients, and explain the necessity of setting restoration goals and project objectives.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe the methods of removing sources of disturbance, and they will be able to explain strategies for restoring ecological processes, soil and water, and vegetation.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assist with implementing ecological rehabilitation plans, including compliance with permitting and regulations in New York, construction, monitoring, and troubleshooting ecological threats.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of landscaping practices and interest in the environment
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/02/2024
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.