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Spanish moss in an broadleaf forest remnant, Crystal River, Florida
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Digging in dirt and speaking in code

I believe that I have the best job in the world. As a restoration scientist, I split my time between planning innovative, scientifically-founded interventions for local ecosystem improvement; digging in the dirt to make those plans reality; and having coded conversations with statistical software about the patterns we see and ways to improve. Happily, I get my much-needed fix of beautiful nature, nerdy math, and a community of amazing restoration practitioners who are constantly inspiring me with their passion and drive.

My career has taken me around the world, where I've been able to explore ecosystems ranging from the deserts of northern Australia to the bogs of northern Canada. Each new place exposes me to new ideas about restoration practice and the complicated relationship between humanity and nature.  As my career develops, I hope to continue synthesizing my experiences into restoration practices that fundamentally benefit my local community.

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The voice of a new generation

The Society of Ecological Restoration is celebrating Earth Day by calling on young scientists and practitioners to share their ideas through the internationally recognized journal, Restoration Ecology. It's an incredible push to keep our field open and vibrant, with new voices to drive rapid development in our challenging world. 

If you are a young or emerging restoration ecologist, consider contributing! The formal call is here. In brief, the journal is soliciting short, idea-driven pieces on the state and direction of restoration.

From mitigation to restoration
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Mitigation  in Texas:
Intersections in development, regulation, and ecology
Rehabilitation in the red desert:
Success and struggles in Australian minesite closure
Holding back the forest:
Losing fire in the landscape and its repercussions for Australian heath
Pulling for conservation:
Invasive species control in the Garry oak savannas of British Columbia
From one to many:
Restoring prairie diversity in a Colorado monoculture
Learning as a community:
Synthesizing global data on seed success in restoration