Course Description:
Granite outcrop and cliff face communities represent a small fraction of land area in the southern Appalachians but contain a disproportionately large number of endemic plant species and unique community types. This workshop will encourage students to become familiar with the cliff-face and rock-outcrop literature as well as allowing first-hand exploration of these unique habitats. We will spend part of each day exploring some of the many rocky habitats in the Highlands area. Students will gain a better understanding of the diversity, ecology and conservation value of southern Appalachian outcrop and cliff communities. Prerequisites: Introductory biology, ecology, or permission of instructor.

Web Address of Course Info:
http://highlandsbiological.org/summer-2018/

Contact (Name and email):
Jacqueline Rhew [email protected]