Ecological Restoration
Certificate of Achievement Agriculture and Natural Resources · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 391010
Program Code: AGNR.ECRE.CA
Program Length: 10 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This certificate provides a broad overview of the concepts and technologies that support ecological restoration of the ecological, physical and biological processes on an environmentally damaged site. This program also focuses on reclamation to minimize adverse effects of surface-mining and return lands to a beneficial end-use. Skills attained include: native plant propagation; plant material selection and planting; soil analysis and management; soil erosion control; performance standards and monitoring. This certificate prepares the student for entry-level positions within the nursery, recreational, restoration and land-use planning industry.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AGNR 60 | Environmental Horticulture Laboratory | 1.0 |
| AGNR 74D | Ecological Restoration | 1.0 |
| AGNR 121 | Introduction to Environmental Horticulture | 3.0 |
| AGNR 122 | Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Production | 3.0 |
| AGNR 141 | Plant Materials and Usage II | 3.0 |
| AGNR 172 | Geospatial Technology | 3.0 |
| AGNR 173 | Watershed Management and Restoration | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 17 | |
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