SERCAL is a non-profit membership based organization dedicated to the purpose of bringing about the recovery of damaged California ecosystems. To this end, the organization's activities are focused on the presentation of conferences, symposia, workshops, field trips and other educational activities dealing with the many different aspects involved in restoration of California native habitats. SERCAL also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Ecesis, available to all current members. SERCAL's educational programs and activities are planned and implemented by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the organization's membership. Membership is open to anyone practicing, teaching or simply interested in the field of ecological restoration.



objectives:

< To advance the science, art and practice of ecological restoration.

< To educate our members and the public on sound scientific strategies and techniques of protecting, restoring and monitoring native habitat.

< To develop and promote ethical standards for practitioners in the field of ecological restoration.

< To facilitate communication among professionals and others with an interest in ecological restoration.

< To advise and consult with public agencies and appropriate entities regarding the improvement of standards and criteria for ecological restoration