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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. They are scientists, planners, administrators, ecological consultants, first peoples, landscape architects, philosophers, teachers, engineers, natural areas managers, writers, growers, community activists, and volunteers, among others.

Founded in 1988, the SER International now boasts members in 37 countries and all 50 US states, with 14 chapters serving regions of North America, England, Europe, Australia and India. Recognized by public and private enterprises as the source for expertise on restoration science, practice and policy, the Society achieves its objectives through cooperation with partner organizations and the work of its worldwide membership. The Society for Ecological Restoration International is a registered not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)3 of the US Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are fully tax-deductible.

Mission

SER International does not itself engage in restoration projects; its mission is:

"to promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture."

To that end, the Society serves the growing field of Ecological Restoration through facilitating dialogue among restorationists; encouraging research; promoting awareness of and public support for restoration and restorative management; contributing to public policy discussions; recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of restoration; and, of course, promoting ecological restoration around the globe through:

Conferences are the lifeblood of the Society, where members convene to exchange ideas and information, and participate in SER workshops, fieldtrips and other activities. The Society hosts and cosponsors several conferences a year, and many SER chapters also offer regional conferences and meetings.

Journals have steadily defined and refined the field. Restoration Ecology, initiated by the Society in 1993, is offered to SER members at reduced rates. The Society's scientific and technical journal, it is peer-reviewed by a 30-member Editorial Board which includes eminent scholars from around the world. Primary emphases include: research on restoration and ecological principles that help explain restoration processes, descriptions of techniques that the authors have pioneered and that are likely to be of use to other practicing restorationists, and reviews of articles that summarize literature on specialized aspects of restoration. Ecological Restoration� the indispensible practitioner�s guide, has served the field since 1981, summarizing current projects and techniques, and offering thought-provoking philosophical essays. Subscription to ER is provided as a service to SER members. Both journals are published quarterly.

Resources

Global Restoration Network GRN
SER International Primer on Ecological Restoration

Regional Chapters

Society for Ecological Restoration SER International Central Rockies Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER International Europe Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER International New England Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER International British Columbia Chapter
California Society for Ecological Restoration SERCAL
Coastal Plain Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration SER Society for Ecological Restoration SER International Northwest Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER Ontario Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER Internationa Texas Chapter
Society for Ecological Restoration SER International India Chapter