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Ecological restoration

Recently constructed wetland regeneration in Australia, on a site previously used for agriculture
Rehabilitation of a portion of Johnson Creek, to restore bioswale and flood control functions of the land which had long been converted to pasture for cow grazing. The horizontal logs can float, but are anchored by the posts. Newly planted trees will eventually stabilize the soil. The fallen trees with roots jutting into the stream are intended to enhance wildlife habitat.
Sankey diagram for the evolution of keywords used in publications about ecological restoration in Canada over time

Ecological restoration, or ecosystem restoration, is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.[1] It is distinct from conservation in that it attempts to retroactively repair already damaged ecosystems rather than take preventative measures.[2][3] Ecological restoration can reverse biodiversity loss, combat climate change, and support local economies.[4] Habitat restoration involves the deliberate rehabilitation of a specific area to reestablish a functional ecosystem. To achieve successful habitat restoration, it's essential to understand the life cycles and interactions of species, as well as the essential elements such as food, water, nutrients, space, and shelter needed to support species populations. When it's not feasible to restore habitats to their original size or state, designated areas known as wildlife corridors can be established. These corridors connect different habitats and open spaces, facilitating the survival of species within human-dominated landscapes. For instance, marshes serve as critical stopover sites for migratory birds, wildlife overpasses enable animals to safely cross over highways, and protected riparian zones within urban settings provide necessary refuges for flora and fauna.[5] The United Nations named 2021-2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.[6]

Scientists estimate that the current species extinction rate, or the rate of the Holocene extinction, is 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the normal, background rate.[7][8][9] Habitat loss is a leading cause of species extinctions[9] and ecosystem service decline.[10]

Two methods have been identified to slow the rate of species extinction and ecosystem service decline: conservation of quality habitat and restoration of degraded habitat. The number and size of ecological restoration projects have increased exponentially in recent years.[11][12]

Restoration goals reflect political choices, and restoration goals differ by place and culture.[13][14][15][16]

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  3. ^ Martin, Laura (2022). Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration. Harvard University Press. p. 5. ISBN 9780674979420.
  4. ^ UNEP-WCMC (April 30, 2020). "10 years to boost ecosystem restoration for people and planet". UNEP-WCMC. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Habitat loss / restoration". Understanding Global Change. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "UN Decade on Restoration". UN Decade on Restoration. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
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  10. ^ Daily, Gretchen C. (1997). "Ecosystem Services: Benefits Supplied to Human Societies by Natural Ecosystems" (PDF). Issues in Ecology.
  11. ^ Young, T. P.; Petersen, D. A.; Clary, J. J. (April 28, 2005). "The ecology of restoration: historical links, emerging issues and unexplored realms". Ecology Letters. 8 (6): 662–673. Bibcode:2005EcolL...8..662Y. doi:10.1111/j.1461-0248.2005.00764.x. ISSN 1461-023X.
  12. ^ BenDor, Todd; Lester, T. William; Livengood, Avery; Davis, Adam; Yonavjak, Logan (June 17, 2015). "Estimating the Size and Impact of the Ecological Restoration Economy". PLOS ONE. 10 (6): e0128339. Bibcode:2015PLoSO..1028339B. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0128339. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 4470920. PMID 26083034.
  13. ^ Lackey, Robert (2004). "Societal values and the proper role of restoration ecologists" (PDF). Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 22 (4): 45–46.
  14. ^ Martin, Laura J. (2022). Wild by design: the rise of ecological restoration. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-97942-0.
  15. ^ Hall, Marcus (2005). Earth Repair: A Transatlantic History of Environmental Restoration. University of Virginia Press.
  16. ^ Higgs, Eric S.; Higgs, Eric (2003). Nature by design: people, natural process, and ecological restoration. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press. ISBN 978-0-262-58226-1.

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