Restoring Ecosystems in a Time of Ongoing Global Change (Free Virtual Event)
By Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
In this free virtual talk, restoration ecologist Dr. David Moreno Mateos examines how scientists have traditionally measured ecosystem recovery and argues for revolutionary, longer-term approaches.
.: Wed, March 23 2022 6pm – 7pm.
Ages: Adults.
Free!
Location
- Only virtual (online or over the phone).
Additional information
David Moreno Mateos, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design; Affiliate of the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
How long does it take for an ecosystem to recover after it is disturbed or destroyed by human activities? How do we know when an ecosystem has recovered? In this lecture, restoration ecologist David Moreno Mateos will discuss the traditional methods used to assess the recovery of terrestrial ecosystems—such as changes in biodiversity or soil carbon levels—and highlight their limitations. He will make a case for more comprehensive and long-term approaches to understanding and measuring ecosystem recovery and highlight their potential for enhancing environmental policies and large-scale restoration strategies.
This program is supported by the Michael V. Dyett Lecture Fund.
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Last updated February 25, 2022.
Related events
More from the organizations that brought you this event.
Reading Genetic Tea Leaves (Free Hybrid Lecture)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Thursday, May 2 6pm – 7pm
Can we rely on genetics to predict someone's traits, health risks, and even future events in their life? In this free hybrid lecture, join Dr. Molly Przeworski as she dives into this nuanced question.
Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes en el Museo!
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Saturday, May 11 1pm – 3pm
Latino teens are invited to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology for our Teen Saturdays! This series is an opportunity to meet your peers and learn about the natural world of Latin America.
See all events from Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Related programs
More from the organizations that brought you this event.
Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
BaldwinDazzling minerals await you at the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery! New to the collection is a unique assortment of egg-shaped minerals.
Arthropods: Creatures That Rule
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
BaldwinDespite their small size, arthropods are some of the world’s mightiest creatures. Discover their amazing diversity at Arthropods: Creatures That Rule, with a new addition featuring ants and termites.
Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Thousands of years ago, ancient people across the Mediterranean were connected to faraway places and cultures through trade. Learn more in this exhibition at Harvard's Museum of the Ancient Near East.
Glass Flowers: New Exhibit
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka’s plant models are so detailed, you might not even realize they’re glass! See their beauty for yourself at the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Glass Flowers Gallery.
"Nature As Artist": A Free, Self-Guided, Virtual Tour of the Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Take a self-guided tour through the Harvard Museum of Natural History!
See all programs from Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, and Harvard Museum of Natural History