Center for Spatial Ecology & Restoration (CSER)

Aerial view of Florida peninsula and coastline from space.

FAMU’s Center for Spatial Ecology & Restoration (CSER) is a partnership between USDA Forest Service and Florida A&M University with additional participating institutions including the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Florida and Florida State University.

Our mission is to foster sustainable, efficient land stewardship using innovative geospatial technology & solutions while helping to train the next generation of environmental professionals by engaging university students (at all levels), faculty, and staff in CSER projects.

Although CSER has multiple funding streams, our primary source is from Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (“RESTORE”) awards to the USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida.

Lidar Pointcloud | Forest Damage - Apalachicola National Forest image — Lidar Pointcloud | Forest Damage - Apalachicola National Forest

For more information on our current and future projects please contact us at CSER@FAMU.EDU or visit our Apalachicola Regional Restoration Initiative (ARRI) Community. Indirect costs are capped at 20% MTDC, which is the negotiated rate (USDA-FAMU) for all CSER projects, including subawards.