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Restoration Biologist

Restoration biologists study and monitor species and habitats with a focus on projects that aim to rebuild ecosystems that have been damaged by human action and/or climate change. They provide expertise and guidance in planning and conducting habitat, watershed, and stream channel restoration projects, monitoring endangered species, and coordinating conservative activities. They also prepare reports on pollution reduction activities, conduct research, and work on public awareness programs.

At a Glance

Imagine you are standing on a section of vast prairie land thriving with the biodiversity of both plant and animal species. Just last year, this area and its species were extremely threatened, and you were responsible for bringing the area back to life. You have spent hours on the project doing everything from collecting samples to informing the community on the issue. Today, you’re pleased to see the progress the area and its surrounding community have made.

As a restoration biologist, you study and monitor species and habitats. You coordinate programs to study threatened ecosystems and evaluate the ecosystems through research, fieldwork, site visits, and analysis.

When restoration is required, you’re in charge of managing and evaluating the project. You also prepare reports on pollution reduction activities, conduct research, and work on public awareness programs.

Your work is completed in a variety of locations. Much of your time is spent outdoors visiting sites, evaluating ecosystems, and collecting data.

Indoors, you spend time in the lab testing the samples you have collected in the field. You also spend time in the office planning projects, preparing progress reports, summarizing data, and managing budgets.

You return home every evening feeling fulfilled by your work to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity.

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