RESTORATION HORTICULTURE

Receive the fundamentals for establishing, managing and protecting native plant communities through horticulture-based training in core courses. Become proficient in many aspects of plant science, including native and rare plant propagation and production, plant ecology and conservation, weed control, and planting design and specification.

Students that may excel in this specialization include those who enjoy working outdoors, applying horticultural skills to restoration, and the challenges and rewards of managing and restoring natural areas.

Skills Learned	Job Duties	Jobs	Salaries
Native and rare plant propagation and production Planting design specification for natural areas Restoration of plant communities	Producing native plants through tissue culture, seeds and young plants Control invasive plant species and establish native species Develop amd oversee plant community management for natural areas	Environmental consultant Native plant grower Natural areas manager Project manager for governmental agencies	$32,000 - $90,000 depending on location and experience

Prerequisites for Specialization (PDF)

Course Requirements for Specialization (PDF)

Contact Lisa Hall for more information at (352) 392-1831 ext. 333 or lhall@ufl.edu.