Piloting a field course in landscape restoration
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
In January of 2023, I spent three weeks studying landscape restoration in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania with Professor Niwaeli Kimambo and two other geography students. We investigated tree-based restoration, gully erosion, agroforestry systems, and invasive shrub removal in protected areas. Explore our StoryMap to learn about the work we conducted during this pilot field course.
Learning Outcomes
- Collecting GPS and ecological data in the field
- Designing digital and manual field data sheets
- Cross-site comparisons
- Species identification
- Conducting expert interviews
- Keeping a field notebook
- Collaboration with local stakeholders and community organizations
- Cross-cultural exchange with host families