Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International - RSS News Feed The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International is a non-profit organization infused with the energy of 2300 members - individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives. http://www.ser.org en-us Copyright 2012 Society for Ecological (SER) Restoration Tue, 1 May 2012 10:06:50 -0500 Tue, 1 May 2012 10:06:50 -0500 http://www.ser.org/images/sernews.gif Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International - RSS News Feed http://www.ser.org New SER Membership Structure Click here to read the full announcement. ]]> http://www.ser.org Tue, 1 May 2012 09:57:02 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=188 SER Welcomes New Executive Director, Steve Bosak! SER is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Executive Director, Steve Bosak, who will begin May 4th, 2012. SER and its staff are excited to welcome Steve into his new position at the helm of the Society.  

For more information on Steve and his background, Click Here.

]]> http://www.ser.org/content/Staff.asp Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:49:58 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=187 SER-Australasia: Call for Workshop and Symposium Submissions - Due April 27 SERA is looking for workshop and symposium organizers for their Inaugural Conference in November. All submissions are due by April 27, 2012. Click Here for full conference details.

The SER-Australasia Inaugural Conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia, November 28-30, 2012.  

]]> http://www.seraustralasia.com/pages/conference.html Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:14:32 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=186 SER Co-Sponsors EcoSummit

On September 30 through October 5, the world's most respected minds in ecological science will gather at EcoSummit 2012 in Columbus, Ohio to discuss restoration the planet's ecosystem. SER is excited to participate as a sponsor in the first conference ever linking the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the International Association for Ecology (INTECOL), and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER).

Click here to learn more about EcoSummit 2012 and register to receive the special early bird rates!

]]> http://www.ser.org Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:49:17 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=185 SER Comments on Draft Policy on Interpretation of Phrases in Definitions from the US Endangered Species Act On March 8, 2012, SER submitted public comments to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on their draft policy on the interpretation of key definitions in the Endangered Species Act. This policy has implications for the restoration of species and their habitats across borders with Canada and Mexico.

To read our comments and suggestions in full please click here.  

]]> http://www.ser.org Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:36:32 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=184 SER Joins the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation (GPPC) The partnership aims to provide a framework to facilitate harmony between existing plant conservation initiatives, identify gaps where new initiatives are required, and promote mobilization of the necessary resources. The partnership also promotes the implementation of the CBD's Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and in particular the 2020 Targets where restoration projects and programs are indicated as a potential tool. 

To learn more about our partnership with the GPPC, click here. ]]> http://www.ser.org Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:26:48 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=183 SER Supports NRDA Trustee Phase 1 Early Restoration Plan On February 14th SER submitted a letter of support, with suggestions, to the NRDA Trustees for the Phase 1 Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment associated with the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. To read our letter of support, click here. To find out more about the NRDA early restoration process, click here.

]]> http://www.ser.org Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:09:58 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=182 SER Strengthens Ties to the Ramsar Secretariat SER signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ramsar Secretariat this month to formalize collaborations between the two groups. Click here to learn how this partnership affects the field of restoration.

]]> http://www.ser.org Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:41:06 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=181 Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas – Comments Invited SER, in partnership with Parks Canada and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas is pleased to invite you to comment on the draft document Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas: Principles, guidelines and best practice. This consultation draft, which has been prepared by a 23-member Task Force with input from many other experts around the world, is intended to guide the efforts of protected area managers and their partners in restoring ecological, cultural and other important values of protected areas. ]]> http://www.globalrestorationnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Restoration-Guidelines-Consultation-Draft-January-2012-word-doc.doc Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:30 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=180 SER Partners with the Satoyama Initiative at CBD SBSTTA15 Restoring Life Challenges and Hopes in Ecosystem Restoration and Potential Role of the CBD was co-hosted by the CBD Secretariat, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) on 8 November 2011. Click here to view the presentations on the restoration of rice paddies and biodiversity after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, as well as various unique ecosystem restoration activities in Canada, followed by a remark on the role for the CBD in addressing challenges in ecosystem restoration.

]]> http://satoyama-initiative.org/en/events-2/sbstta15-to-the-cbd-took-place-7-11-november-2011-montreal-canada/#more-3202 Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:49:48 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=178 SER is Currently Seeking an Executive Director

The Society for Ecological Restoration in Washington, D.C. is currently seeking an
Executive Director. Click here to view the
detailed job description.

 ]]> https://www.ser.org/pdf/ED_job_announcement_11_28_2011.pdf Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:54:58 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=176 SER Endorses the Gulf of Mexico Regional Ecosystem Restoration Strategy SER supports the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force's efforts to engage stakeholders throughout the Gulf region, incorporate science-based adaptive management and monitoring into its strategy, and formalize long-term intergovernmental partnerships. The Task Force will release the final version of its Gulf of Mexico Regional Ecosystem Restoration Strategy in December 2011.

Click here to view SER's endorsement.

]]> http://www.ser.org Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:18:02 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=175 SER Releases New Brochure on the Economics of Restoration at the CBD Scientific Meeting As the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) discuss how to best to integrate ecosystem restoration into their national action plans and accounting frameworks this week, the SER delegation co-hosts a side event with the CBD to highlight why investing in our ecological infrastructure makes economic sense. The brochure is available here.

Throughout the week, SER will participate in a poster session on the contribution of ecosystem restoration to the CBD objectives and a healthy planet. Click here for the book of extended abstracts.

]]> http://www.ser.org Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:13:44 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=174 SER Releases Code of Ethics We are excited to introduce the SER Code of Ethics. Created to guide the conduct and work of SER members, boards and staff, the Code of Ethics includes mandates calling for accountability, fairness and high standards of conduct.

]]> https://www.ser.org/pdf/SER_Code_of_Ethics.pdf Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:28:19 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=171 SER2011 Call to Action

One thousand delegates at the Society for Ecological Restoration's 4th World Conference on Ecological Restoration submit SER2011 CALL to ACTION. ]]> http://www.ser.org Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:21:13 -0500 http://www.ser.org/?RSS=170