09/26/2019: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Adaptive and Resilient Strategies for Sustainable Plant Design - Second Repeat Presentation, Thursday, September 26, 2019, 12pm - 2pm Eastern

$198.00

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This course has been discontinued

This is a live, encore presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 05/30/2019. Attendees of the previously offered presentation, SKU #RV-W053019, will not receive CEU for attending the 09/26/2019 presentation.

To build resilient landscapes, we need genetically diverse plants based on local ecotypes . In this 2-hour webinar, participants will receive training that explores the concept of resilience with regard to landscape design. By replicating plant community dynamics and structure we are better able to strengthen long-term resilience for plants, people, and wildlife. Participants will incorporate the latest policies, regulations, and best management practices (BMPs) to implement strategies to foster robust and adaptable landscapes. Case studies will help highlight how we create sustainable, resilient, and enduring landscapes.

Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason please call RedVector Client Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to directly interact with and ask questions of the presenter.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

Define the protective values of landscape ecosystems for communities
Assess key requirements for resilient landscapes (e.g., diversity, habitat)
List design considerations and best management practices to foster resilient landscapes
Evaluate the aspects of a robust and adaptable landscapes

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master’s degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

Dr. Young has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. She was involved in a variety of work including a wide range of park and recreational planning and design projects. Landscape Architectural experience ranges from preparation of detail site design plans, inventory and analysis documents, park, recreation and open space master plans, city-wide comprehensive plans, interpretive prospectus documents, construction document preparation, and preparation of grant applications and rezoning applications for cities throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Dr. Young currently works as a Military Master Planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Branch. Dr. Young is involved in a variety of work including a wide range of military planning, programming, and design projects. Project Management experience ranges from installation design guides to campus master plans. Projects also focus on the impacts of development on human health and the environment, and improvements through better siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of military projects.

Dr. Young is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture. She teaches master’s level landscape architecture design studio course(s).