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1. Build it and they will come, but not all of them in fragmented Atlantic Forest landscapes

Author:
Marcio S. Suganuma; Giselda Durigan
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.4 pp. e13537
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
botanical composition; ecosystems; forest restoration; gravity; habitats; shade tolerance; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration interventions, in most cases, aim to restore habitat structure and plant community composition, thus re‐establishing ecosystem functioning as similar as possible to that of the pre‐existing natural ecosystem. However, given the difficulty of cultivating many species, that goal seems unattainable, unless “if you build it, they will come.” Here we addressed the Field of Dreams ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13537

2. Comparing the potential reproductive phenology between restored areas and native tropical forest fragments in Southeastern Brazil

Author:
Débora C. Rother; Igor L. F. de Sousa; Eliana Gressler; Ana P. Liboni; Vinícius C. Souza; Ricardo R. Rodrigues; L. Patrícia C. Morellato
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.3 pp. e13529
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystems; germination; phenology; plant establishment; pollination; seed dispersal; soil erosion; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Plant phenology is rarely considered when selecting species used in restoration actions. However, considering the potential flowering and fruiting phenologies of species is a key point to: (1) evaluate the capacity of restoration actions in reestablishing ecological interactions (pollination and seed dispersal) and ecosystem functions (early germination and plant establishment to reduce soil erosi ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13529

3. Fertility responses of a native grass: technology supporting native plant production for restoration in Brazil

Author:
Ana C. C. de Oliveira; Victor A. Forti; Ricardo A. G. Viani
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.3 pp. e13534
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Schizachyrium; biomass; cerrado; ecological restoration; indigenous species; nutrient availability; sand; seedlings; slow-release fertilizers; soil; tillering; Brazil
Abstract:
... The UN “Decade on ecosystem restoration” demands urgent actions to bring back native ecosystems from degraded lands. Tree seedlings are widely available for restoration plantings. However, the lack of other life forms available in commercial nurseries constraints grassy biomes restoration. The use of fertilizers is widely common to grow tree seedlings in nurseries and the current technology could ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13534

4. Pioneer herbaceous plants contribute to the restoration of pollination interactions in restinga habitats in tropical Atlantic Forest

Author:
Mariana Scaramussa Deprá; Darren Mark Evans; Maria Cristina Gaglianone
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.4 pp. e13544
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; ecological restoration; forests; herbaceous plants; pollination; Brazil
Abstract:
... The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the most endangered biodiversity hotspots in the world and restinga ecosystems are exposed to intense degradation. The restoration of these ecosystems is challenging as there is a lack of understanding, among other aspects, of how plants interact with pollinators. Ecological networks are useful for assessing restoration outcomes as they provide data on the r ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13544

5. Replanting life: ecological and human restoration

Author:
Alan Henrique Marques de Abreu; Jorge Makhlouta Alonso; Elton Luis da Silva Abel; Pedro Lima Filho; Paulo Henrique Pereira Reis; Paulo Sérgio dos Santos Leles
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.1 pp. e13493
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
correctional institutions; ecological restoration; environmental education; forest trees; forests; humans; income; motivation; remission; seed collecting; Brazil
Abstract:
... Brazil has one of the largest prison populations globally, with high occupancy and recidivism rates. The possibility of professional training and work while serving time can be decisive to avoid recidivism and promote the resocialization of former inmates. The Replanting Life Program (Programa Replantando Vida–PRV) employs, trains, and remunerates inmates to work in ecological restoration activiti ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13493

6. Simple indicators are good proxies for ecological complexity when assessing Atlantic Forest restoration success

Author:
Klécia G. Massi; Rafael B. Chaves; Leandro R. Tambosi
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.3 pp. e13520
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
canopy; forest restoration; indigenous species; seed dispersal; tropical rain forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Legal regulation related to restoration monitoring should be supported and validated by studies that evaluate the performance of indicators. In Brazil, a specific state regulation uses three indicators to attest recovery: ground cover with native vegetation (i.e. canopy cover, for tropical forest restoration projects) and density and richness of native plants spontaneously regenerating. Thus, we a ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13520

7. Active restoration leads to rapid recovery of aboveground biomass but limited recovery of fish diversity in planted mangrove forests of the North Brazil Shelf

Author:
Mark A. Ram; T. Trevor Caughlin; Anand Roopsind
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.5 pp. e13400
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aboveground biomass; algivores; carbon sequestration; fish; forest restoration; forest trees; mangrove forests; seedlings; species diversity; Brazil; Guyana
Abstract:
... Coastal degradation has spurred active restoration of mangrove ecosystems, from local initiatives to global commitments to increase mangrove forest area by 20% over the next decade. Mangrove restoration projects typically have multiple objectives, including carbon storage, coastal resilience, and fisheries recovery. How planting seedlings, the most common form of active restoration, can promote re ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13400

8. Direct seeding to restore tropical seasonal forests: effects of green manure and hydrogel amendment on tree species performances and weed infestation

Author:
Diego C. de Souza; Vera L. Engel; Elder C. de Mattos
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.1 pp. e13277
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
deciduous forests; deforestation; direct seeding; early development; ecological restoration; field experimentation; green manures; hydrogels; seedling emergence; seedlings; trees; weeds; Brazil
Abstract:
... Although direct tree seeding may be a potentially useful restoration practice, many biotic and abiotic barriers prevent seedling emergence and early development, reducing its success and applicability. To overcome these barriers, we undertook a field experiment to test the effects of using green manure and hydrogel alone, or in combination, on seedling performances of 14 native tree species that w ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13277

9. Effectiveness and costs of invasive species control using different techniques to restore cerrado grasslands

Author:
Geissianny B. Assis; Natashi A. L. Pilon; Marinez F. Siqueira; Giselda Durigan
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 Suppl S1 pp. e13219
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Neotropics; Urochloa decumbens; cerrado; cost effectiveness; ecological restoration; glyphosate; grasses; indigenous species; invasive species; prescribed burning; vegetation cover; Brazil
Abstract:
... Invasion by exotic grasses is a severe threat to neotropical grasslands conservation and a major challenge for their restoration. To restore fire‐prone cerrado grasslands in southeastern Brazil, which have been massively invaded by the African grass Urochloa decumbens, we tested prescribed fire, herbicides, and hoeing, by themselves or in different combinations. Techniques were compared using ecol ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13219

10. Exploiting fruits of a threatened palm to trigger restoration of Brazil's Atlantic Forest

Author:
Germano de Freitas Chagas; Carl F. Salk; Edson J. Vidal; Saulo E. X. F. de Souza; Pedro H. S. Brancalion
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.1 pp. e13294
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Euterpe edulis; adults; agroforestry; biodiversity; community service; demography; ecological restoration; fruits; income; landscape restoration; profitability; stakeholders; wildlife; Brazil
Abstract:
... Recent global commitments to forest and landscape restoration in the tropics call for new management approaches that benefit both biodiversity and livelihoods of forest‐dependent people. The sustainable use of wild forest products is a promising pathway, but requires clarity about harvested species' demography and harvesters' rights. Here, we explored how the exploitation of fruits of the threaten ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13294

11. Functional composition enhances aboveground biomass stock undergoing active forest restoration on mining tailings in Mariana, Brazil

Author:
Ítalo Favoreto Campanharo; Sebastião V. Martins; Pedro M. Villa; Gabriel Correa Kruschewsky; Andreia Aparecida Dias; Fabio Haruki Nabeta
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.5 pp. e13399
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Senna alata; Technosols; aboveground biomass; dominant species; ecosystems; forest restoration; natural regeneration; nitrogen fixation; nitrogen-fixing trees; species richness; tropical forests; wood density; Brazil
Abstract:
... Functional composition is an important driver of aboveground biomass (AGB) variation in the tropical forest and has been demonstrated through the mass ratio hypotheses (MRH) that explain how dominant species and their functional traits have an important role in the AGB increase. We hypothesized that AGB stock of tree species is promoted by the simultaneous effects of restoration treatments and Tec ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13399

12. Restoring riparian forest in the Atlantic Forest: does planting seedlings make a difference?

Author:
Marília Cumaru Inhamuns; Renan de Souza Rezende; Geraldo Ceni Coelho
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.4 pp. e13356
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
canopy; cattle; forest restoration; forest succession; landscapes; pioneer species; planting; riparian forests; species richness; understory; Brazil
Abstract:
... Planting seedlings remains the most popular method of forest restoration, but passive restoration may become a new promise to reduce costs, despite concerns about its efficacy. Here, we present a study of a riparian forest recovery program in the Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil. The objective was to compare planting seedlings and passive restoration eight years since restoration started and asses ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13356

13. Assessment of the nursery species pool for restoring landscapes in southeastern Brazil

Author:
Cristina Y. Vidal; Rafaela P. Naves; Ricardo A. G. Viani; Ricardo R. Rodrigues
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.2 pp. 427-434
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cerrado; deforestation; ecological restoration; environmental law; forests; geographical distribution; indigenous species; introduced species; landowners; landscapes; markets; plant nurseries; savannas; seed collecting; shrubs; species richness; supply chain; threatened species; trees; Brazil
Abstract:
... Brazil has committed to fulfilling international restoration goals and to enforcing environmental legislation that will require private landowners to undertake ecological restoration of 21 million hectares of degraded and deforested landscapes. To support a broad range of restoration practices, a well‐established supply chain capable of representing regional plant diversity is essential. This stud ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13096

14. Ecological outcomes of agroforests and restoration 15 years after planting

Author:
Carolina Giudice Badari; Luis Eduardo Bernardini; Danilo R. A. de Almeida; Pedro H. S. Brancalion; Ricardo G. César; Victoria Gutierrez; Robin L. Chazdon; Haroldo B. Gomes; Ricardo A. G. Viani
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.5 pp. 1135-1144
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aboveground biomass; agroforestry; canopy; cost effectiveness; forest restoration; landscape restoration; landscapes; natural regeneration; reforestation; species richness; Brazil
Abstract:
... Large‐scale forest restoration relies on approaches that are cost‐effective and economically attractive to farmers, and in this context agroforestry systems may be a valuable option. Here, we compared ecological outcomes among (1) 12–15‐year‐old coffee agroforests established with several native shade trees, (2) 12–15‐year‐old high‐diversity restoration plantations, and (3) reference old‐growth fo ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13171

15. Success of active restoration in grasslands: a case study of birds in southern Brazil

Author:
Thaiane W. da Silva; Carla S. Fontana
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.3 pp. 512-518
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
birds; case studies; ecological restoration; ecosystems; grasslands; public ownership; species richness; vegetation structure; Brazil
Abstract:
... Grasslands in southeastern South America have been extensively converted to various land uses such as agriculture, threatening regional biodiversity. Active restoration has been viewed as a management alternative for recovery of degraded areas worldwide, although most studies are conducted in forests and none has evaluated the effect of active restoration of grasslands in southeastern South Americ ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13111

16. Assessing ecosystem functioning in forests undergoing restoration

Author:
Milena Fermina Rosenfield; Sandra Cristina Müller
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.1 pp. 158-167
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
carbon nitrogen ratio; detritivores; ecosystems; functional diversity; natural regeneration; soil; species richness; trees; tropical forests; vegetation structure; Brazil
Abstract:
... Restoration projects may have broad and complex ecological goals that require distinct and integrative measures for evaluating restoration development and success. However, most studies usually evaluate structural and species composition parameters, with less emphasis on ecological processes and functioning. The main objective of this study is to use an integrated approach that considers structura ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12828

17. How policies constrain native seed supply for restoration in Brazil

Author:
Danilo I. de Urzedo; Robert Fisher; Fatima C. M. Piña‐Rodrigues; Juliana M. Freire; Rodrigo G. P. Junqueira
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.4 pp. 768-774
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
business enterprises; collectors; decision making; ecological restoration; experts; indigenous species; issues and policy; plants (botany); quality control; seed markets; seed quality; seeds; stakeholders; technology; Brazil
Abstract:
... Large‐scale ecological restoration programs across the world involve a voluminous demand for native seeds of diverse native plant species. In this article, we explore how institutional systems have operated and impacted native seed supply in Brazil. Native seed supply for restoration is essentially a community‐based activity which faces broad barriers to operating within regulations because of req ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12936

18. Monitoring attributes for ecological restoration in Latin America and the Caribbean region

Author:
Marina Mazón; Nikolay Aguirre; Cristian Echeverría; James Aronson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.5 pp. 992-999
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
chronosequences; ecological function; ecological restoration; ecosystems; education; environmental indicators; governance; monitoring; tropical dry forests; tropical rain forests; Brazil; Caribbean; Latin America
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration is becoming mainstreamed worldwide but target ecosystems' responses to restorative interventions are not sufficiently monitored, in terms of the wide range of ecological, social, and economic attributes available. In order to highlight and better understand this problem, we conducted a literature review of the ecological, social, and economic attributes cited in the scientif ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12986

19. Native remnants can be sources of plants and topsoil to restore dry and wet cerrado grasslands

Author:
Natashi A. L. Pilon; Geissianny B. Assis; Flaviana M. Souza; Giselda Durigan
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.3 pp. 569-580
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cerrado; direct seeding; ecological invasion; ecosystems; grasslands; ground vegetation; herbaceous plants; land use change; seed germination; species reintroduction; species richness; topsoil; vegetation cover; Brazil
Abstract:
... Neotropical grasslands have undergone intensive degradation by land conversion or biological invasion, but their restoration is still challenging. Here, we integrated two approaches to (1) assess the resilience of pristine dry and wet cerrado grasslands after removal of plants and topsoil and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments based on the material extracted from pristine grass ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12902

20. Tailoring restoration interventions to the grassland‐savanna‐forest complex in central Brazil

Author:
Isabel B. Schmidt; Maxmiller C. Ferreira; Alexandre B. Sampaio; Bruno M. T. Walter; Daniel L. M. Vieira; Karen D. Holl
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.5 pp. 942-948
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
botanical composition; cerrado; disturbed soils; fire frequency; forbs; forests; funding; grasses; grassland restoration; grasslands; humans; land use; planting; savannas; soil quality; trees; woody plants; Brazil
Abstract:
... Defining the reference system for restoration projects in regions characterized by complex vegetation mosaics is challenging. Here we use the Cerrado region of Brazil as an example of the importance of clearly defining multiple natural and anthropogenically altered states in grassland‐savanna‐forest mosaics. We define three main, natural vegetation types–grassland, savanna, and scleromorphic (cerr ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12981

21. Influence of nutrient management on growth and nutrient use efficiency of two plant species for mineland revegetation

Author:
João M. Carvalho; Silvio J. Ramos; Antonio E. Furtini Neto; Markus Gastauer; Cecilio F. Caldeira Jr.; José O. Siqueira; Maria L. S. Silva
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.2 pp. 303-310
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Mimosa; Oxisols; Solanum crinitum; greenhouse production; growth performance; indigenous species; iron; land restoration; mining; nitrogen; nutrient content; nutrient management; nutrient requirements; nutrient use efficiency; phosphorus; plant growth; potassium; savannas; shrubs; wastes; Brazil
Abstract:
... Rehabilitation of degraded areas by mining activities is necessary to achieve sustainable mining. For an effective revegetation, the understanding of plant growth and the nutrient requirements of native plant species, especially those with the potential to be used in the rehabilitation of mined areas such as waste piles or mine pits, is indispensable. In this study, we evaluated the growth perform ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12572

22. On the teaching of ecological restoration in Brazil: an analysis of postgraduate courses

Author:
Jerônimo B. B. Sansevero; Jorge M. Alonso; Micael C. Booth; Mateus M. Bueno; Lucas S. Carvalho; Nicoló Clemente; Meri Diana S. Foesch; Felipe A. Mateus; Ricardo Valcarcel
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.5 pp. 997-1004
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
botany; caatinga; ecological restoration; ecosystems; environmental engineering; forestry; indigenous species; planting; professionals; seedlings; soil science; Brazil; Pantanal
Abstract:
... Several ambitious restoration targets have been set for recovering degraded ecosystems in Brazil (21 million hectares with a legal deficit of native vegetation). The development of scientific knowledge and skilled professionals is necessary to meet this demand and is fundamental for achieving success in medium‐ and long‐term restoration. In this study, we describe the availability and profile of p ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12662

23. Restoring Brazilian savanna ground layer vegetation by topsoil and hay transfer

Author:
Natashi A. Lima Pilon; Elise Buisson; Giselda Durigan
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.1 pp. 73-81
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cerrado; dry season; ecosystems; forest restoration; germination; grasses; grasslands; ground vegetation; hay; herbaceous plants; land use change; savannas; topsoil; wet season; Brazil
Abstract:
... Tropical grassy biomes have been widely neglected for conservation and, after unplanned land use conversion, ecological restoration becomes urgent. The majority of interventions have been based on the misapplication of forest restoration techniques, because there are no validated techniques to restore the species‐rich ground layer. In search for innovative techniques to restore the herbaceous laye ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12534

24. Temporary grazing exclusion promotes rapid recovery of species richness and productivity in a long‐term overgrazed Campos grassland

Author:
Jean K. Fedrigo; Pablo F. Ataide; Julio Azambuja Filho; Lucas V. Oliveira; Martín Jaurena; Emilio A. Laca; Gerhard E. Overbeck; Carlos Nabinger
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.4 pp. 677-685
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
autumn; biomass; botanical composition; canopy; ecological function; ecosystems; field experimentation; grasses; grasslands; grazing management; livestock; overgrazing; photosynthetically active radiation; primary productivity; spring; sward; Brazil
Abstract:
... Moderate grazing intensity is considered the basic requirement to enhance ecosystem function in grasslands. Yet, deterioration by overgrazing is common in many biomes, including Campos grasslands in South America. Understanding how grazing management can lead to recovery of ecosystem function is essential to design and implement effective strategies for sustainable use of this resource. In a long‐ ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12635

25. Can current native tree seedling production and infrastructure meet an increasing forest restoration demand in Brazil?

Author:
Ana P. Moreira da Silva; Daniella Schweizer; Henrique Rodrigues Marques; Ana M. Cordeiro Teixeira; Thaiane V. M. Nascente dos Santos; Regina H. R. Sambuichi; Carolina G. Badari; Ulysse Gaudare; Pedro H. S. Brancalion
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.4 pp. 509-515
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; biogeography; climate change; ecosystem services; forest ecosystems; forest nurseries; forest restoration; forests; genetic variation; indigenous species; infrastructure; issues and policy; labor; landscape management; markets; risk; seedling production; seedlings; Brazil
Abstract:
... Recent global commitments have placed forest and landscape restoration at the forefront of countries' efforts to recover ecosystem services, conserve biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, it needs to be asked if current native tree seedling supply meets an increase in demand for forest restoration? This study assessed the current configuration, distribution, and produc ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12470

26. The rise of the Brazilian Network for Ecological Restoration (REBRE): what Brazilian restorationists have learned from networking

Author:
Ingo Isernhagen; Luiz Fernando Duarte Moraes; Vera Lex Engel
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.2 pp. 172-177
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Internet; ecological restoration; public policy; Brazil; Indiana; Latin America
Abstract:
... As ecological restoration is gaining importance worldwide, researchers, practitioners, and interested people are beginning to self‐organize, in order to exchange knowledge and experiences in this growing area. Latin America has recently shown some examples, and the Brazilian Network for Ecological Restoration (REBRE) is one of them. Working on a nonhierarchical basis, its members, some of whom are ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12480

27. Establishment of tree seedlings in the understory of restoration plantations: natural regeneration and enrichment plantings

Author:
Maria Isabel F. Bertacchi; Nino T. Amazonas; Pedro H. S. Brancalion; Gilvano E. Brondani; Anderson C. S. Oliveira; Marcelino A. R. Pascoa; Ricardo R. Rodrigues
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.1 pp. 100-108
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biomass; ecosystems; environmental factors; forest soils; indigenous species; mortality; natural regeneration; old-growth forests; pathogens; plantations; planting; seedling emergence; seedlings; seeds; trees; understory; wet season; Brazil
Abstract:
... Little is known about the potential of restoration plantations to provide appropriate understory conditions to support the establishment of seeds arriving from neighboring native forests. In this article, we investigated how seedling establishment is affected in the understory of restoration sites of different ages and assessed some of the potential environmental factors controlling this ecologica ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12290

28. Facilitation and sand burial affect plant survival during restoration of a tropical coastal sand dune degraded by tourist cars

Author:
Leonardo H. Teixeira; Wolfgang Weisser; Gislene Ganade
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.3 pp. 390-397
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Canavalia rosea; coconuts; dunes; ecosystem services; ecosystems; environmental protection; field experimentation; irrigation; microclimate; mortality; sand; seedlings; seeds; storms; tourism; vegetation; Brazil
Abstract:
... Coastal sand dunes support various ecosystem services, including storm protection and tourism. Restoration programs are often critical to preserve this ecosystem due to its fragility and high degree of degradation. Dune restoration still suffers from a general lack of knowledge of the ecological processes controlling tropical dune communities. We investigated if facilitation can increase restorati ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12327

29. Response of soil microbial biomass and activity in early restored lands in the northeastern Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Author:
Gabriela Martucci do Couto; Nico Eisenhauer; Everson Batista de Oliveira; Simone Cesarz; Ana Lícia Patriota Feliciano; Luiz C. Marangon
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.5 pp. 609-616
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecosystem services; ecosystems; land use change; microbial biomass; plantations; rain forests; reforestation; riparian forests; soil; soil microorganisms; soil sampling; sugarcane; Brazil
Abstract:
... Intensive land use of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest accelerated with the rise of sugar cane plantations in the northeastern part of Brazil. Consequently, many ecosystems were destroyed, including riparian forests. The number of studies of riparian restoration has increased but comparative studies on the belowground effects of common reforestation strategies are rare. Here, we compared soil microbi ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12356

30. Direct seeding of Brazilian savanna trees: effects of plant cover and fertilization on seedling establishment and growth

Author:
Raíssa R. P. Silva; Daniel R. Oliveira; Gustavo P. E. da Rocha; Daniel L. M. Vieira
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.4 pp. 393-401
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Anacardium occidentale; Aspidosperma; Dipteryx alata; Eugenia; Hymenaea stigonocarpa; biomass; direct seeding; ecological restoration; farmers; fertilizers; germination; green manures; planting; poultry manure; savannas; seedling emergence; seedling growth; seedlings; seeds; shade; trees; tropics; weed control; Brazil
Abstract:
... Direct seeding is a promising technique for ecological restoration, but it has been poorly studied in neotropical savannas. Different types of plant cover (no cover, crops, or green manure) and fertilization (unfertilized, synthetic fertilizer, or poultry litter) were used to verify if survival and growth of different tree species after direct seeding could be enhanced by the use of any combinatio ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12213

31. Establishing the ecological restoration network in Argentina: from Rio1992 to SIACRE2015

Author:
Gustavo Zuleta; Adriana E. Rovere; Daniel Pérez; Paula I. Campanello; Bárbara Guida Johnson; Celina Escartín; Antonio Dalmasso; Daniel Renison; Nicolás Ciano; James Aronson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.2 pp. 95-103
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystems; government agencies; guidelines; nongovernmental organizations; stakeholders; Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Mexico
Abstract:
... The development of the science and practice of restoration ecology in Argentina can be divided into three periods. The first was 1992–2004, characterized by isolated restoration efforts, mostly in arid and dry ecosystems, and engaging specific people in the academic, agro‐technological, and private sectors as partially required by national regulations, but also inspired by the 1992 Earth Summit, t ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12198

32. Good news from Latin America and the Caribbean: national and international restoration networks are moving ahead

Author:
Cristian Echeverría; Cecilia Smith‐Ramírez; James Aronson; José I. Barrera‐Cataño
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.1 pp. 1-3
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
catalysts; ecological restoration; ecosystems; Argentina; Brazil; Caribbean; Chile; Colombia; Cuba; Latin America; Mexico
Abstract:
... Degradation of ecosystems is ongoing in Latin America but there is also a strong upswing in conservation and restoration efforts. SIACRE – the Ibero‐American and Caribbean Society for Ecological Restoration – is playing a key role in coordinating and promoting this trend at international, national, and subnational levels. In October 2014, SIACRE members organized the first national seminar on ecol ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12174

33. Litter and soil arthropod colonization in reforested semi‐deciduous seasonal Atlantic forests

Author:
Fernando Meloni; Elenice M. Varanda
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.5 pp. 690-697
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Diplura; Protura; Symphyla; arthropod communities; ecosystems; forest succession; prediction; reforestation; soil; soil arthropods; soil ecology; species diversity; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... The recovery of soil ecological processes during the restoration of tropical forests is greatly influenced by arthropods that live in the litter and soil. However, these communities present complex dynamics, and their colonization patterns are not well understood. In this study, we examined the response patterns of litter and soil arthropods to the ecosystem regeneration process by assessing refor ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12236

34. On the need of legal frameworks for assessing restoration projects success: new perspectives from São Paulo state (Brazil)

Author:
Rafael B. Chaves; Giselda Durigan; Pedro H. S. Brancalion; James Aronson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.6 pp. 754-759
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; cost effectiveness; ecological restoration; environmental degradation; environmental policy; indigenous species; planning; professionals; public policy; scientists; stakeholders; vegetation cover; Brazil
Abstract:
... Despite growing worldwide commitment to large‐scale ecosystem restoration, national public policies on restoration are few, and those that exist tend to be vague. Brazil and especially São Paulo state stand out. In a pioneering attempt to improve restoration projects and their outcomes, the Secretariat for the Environment of the State of São Paulo has enacted a legal instrument to drive planning a ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12267

35. The restoration of tropical seed dispersal networks

Author:
Fernanda Ribeiro da Silva; Daniel Montoya; Rafael Furtado; Jane Memmott; Marco A. Pizo; Ricardo R. Rodrigues
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.6 pp. 852-860
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
birds; ecological function; ecological restoration; ecosystems; frugivores; habitats; humans; nestedness; planting; rain forests; seed dispersal; species diversity; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Human activities have led to the loss of habitats and biodiversity in the Atlantic Rain Forest in Brazil. Ecological restoration aims to rebuild this biome and should include not only the reinstatement of species but also the reestablishment of complex ecological interactions and the ecological functions that they provide. One such function is seed dispersal, which is provided by the interactions ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12244

36. Topsoil translocation for Brazilian savanna restoration: propagation of herbs, shrubs, and trees

Author:
Maxmiller C. Ferreira; Bruno M. T. Walter; Daniel L. M. Vieira
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.6 pp. 723-728
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Asteraceae; Fabaceae; Poaceae; cerrado; ecological restoration; grasses; herbs; indigenous species; invasive species; roots; savannas; shrubs; species diversity; surveys; topsoil; trees; vegetation structure; Brazil
Abstract:
... Topsoil translocation has been used for vegetation restoration throughout the world, but it has been poorly tested within savannas. This study describes Brazilian savanna (cerrado) regeneration for the first 3 years following topsoil translocation. The topsoil was stripped from 2.5 ha of savanna and spread on 1 ha of an abandoned laterite quarry in the Federal District, Brazil. We assessed vegetat ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12252

37. Cultural Ecosystem Services and Popular Perceptions of the Benefits of an Ecological Restoration Project in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Author:
Pedro H. S. Brancalion; Ines Villarroel Cardozo; Allan Camatta; James Aronson; Ricardo R. Rodrigues
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.1 pp. 65-71
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
drinking water; ecosystem services; ecosystems; forest restoration; forests; humans; questionnaires; recreation; stakeholders; tariffs; tourism; Brazil
Abstract:
... It is essential to understand how ecological restoration (ER) improves human well‐being in order to justify more investments and upscaling in this emergent field of action. As part of a 22‐year‐old, 80 ha ER project being carried out around a water reservoir that supplies drinking water to the city of Iracemápolis (population 19,700), in the mega‐diversity Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil, we asses ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12025

38. Fruit‐feeding Butterfly Communities are Influenced by Restoration Age in Tropical Forests

Author:
Clara L. B. Sant'Anna; Danilo B. Ribeiro; Letícia C. Garcia; André V. L. Freitas
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.4 pp. 480-485
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
animals; butterflies; ecosystem services; fauna; grasslands; habitats; landscapes; species diversity; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Currently, a large‐scale restoration project aims to restore around 15 million hectares of Atlantic Forest in Brazil. This will increase forest cover and connectivity among remnant sites as well as restore environmental services. Currently, studies on recovery of fauna in restored areas of the Atlantic Forest are practically nonexistent. To address this knowledge vacuum, our study compares diversi ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12091

39. Intelligent Tinkering in Ecological Restoration

Author:
Carolina Murcia; James Aronson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.3 pp. 279-283
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
certification; ecological restoration; ecosystems; experimental design; motivation; Brazil
Abstract:
... Restoration practitioners adopt a multiplicity of approaches that range from basic trial and error, and site‐specific efforts, to complex experimental designs that test cutting edge theoretical hypotheses. We classify these different strategies to understand how restoration is planned and executed, and to contribute to the discussion on certification and evaluation. We use Aldo Leopold's notion of ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12100

40. Passive Restoration of Atlantic Forest Following Pinus taeda Harvesting in Southern Brazil

Author:
Talita P. Ferracin; Paulo S. Medri; Angela C. R. Batista; Mariana C. Mota; Edmilson Bianchini; José M. D. Torezan
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.6 pp. 770-776
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Pinus taeda; adults; canopy; ecological restoration; harvesting; income; indigenous species; juveniles; plantations; saplings; secondary forests; seedlings; soil chemical properties; soil fertility; species diversity; understory; woody plants; Brazil
Abstract:
... The understory of exotic tree plantations can have non‐negligible native species richness. Ecological restoration of these sites may include the harvest of trees, depending on the tradeoff between timber income and harvest impacts on biodiversity. This study aimed to investigate how a site can recover from harvest disturbance, by comparing the regeneration of woody species in the understory of two ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12005

41. Improving Planting Stocks for the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Restoration through Community‐Based Seed Harvesting Strategies

Author:
Pedro H. S. Brancalion; Ricardo A. G. Viani; James Aronson; Ricardo R. Rodrigues; André G. Nave
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.6 pp. 704-711
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Eucalyptus; developing countries; forest nurseries; forest restoration; genetic variation; harvesters; harvesting; hiring; plantations; planting; reforestation; seed exchange; seedlings; seeds; shade tolerance; shrubs; species diversity; trees; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... High‐diversity reforestation can help jumpstart tropical forest restoration, but obtaining viable seedlings is a major constraint: if nurseries do not offer them, it is hard to plant all the species one would like. From 2007 to 2009, we investigated five different seed acquisition strategies employed by a well‐established tree nursery in southeastern Brazil, namely (1) in‐house seed harvesters; (2 ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00839.x

42. Emerging Threats and Opportunities for Large-Scale Ecological Restoration in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

Author:
Calmon, Miguel; Brancalion, Pedro H.S.; Paese, Adriana; Aronson, James; Castro, Pedro; da Silva, Sabrina C.; Rodrigues, Ricardo R.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.2 pp. 154-158
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
business enterprises; deforestation; ecosystems; environmental policy; forest restoration; forestry law; forests; models; private lands; Brazil
Abstract:
... Over the past 150 years, Brazil has played a pioneering role in developing environmental policies and pursuing forest conservation and ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems. In particular, the Brazilian Forest Act, first drafted in 1934, has been fundamental in reducing deforestation and engaging private land owners in forest restoration initiatives. At the time of writing (December 2010), ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00772.x

43. Natural Regeneration in Plantations of Native Trees in Lowland Brazilian Atlantic Forest: Community Structure, Diversity, and Dispersal Syndromes

Author:
Sansevero, Jerônimo Boelsums Barreto; Prieto, Pablo Viany; de Moraes, Luiz Fernando Duarte; Rodrigues, Pablo JoséFrancisco Pena
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.3 pp. 379-389
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
correlation; plantations; community structure; overstory; stems; natural regeneration; species diversity; planting; ecological restoration; indigenous species; stand basal area; understory; forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Plantations of native-tree species are often recommended for ecological restoration, but the understanding of how these techniques catalyze natural ecological processes is limited. We investigated natural regeneration in five plantations of native trees in the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve (PABR) in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plantations were 9-11 years old, and contained 8-14 na ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00556.x

44. Restoration of Pasture to Forest in Brazil's Mata Atlântica: The Roles of Herbivory, Seedling Defenses, and Plot Design in Reforestation

Author:
Massad, Tara J.; Chambers, Jeffrey Q.; Rolim, Samir G.; Jesus, Renato M.; Dyer, Lee A.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.201 pp. 257-267
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
herbivores; leaves; pastures; pioneer species; rain forests; reforestation; seedling growth; seedlings; Brazil
Abstract:
... In this study, seedling growth and herbivory were monitored during the first 4 years of plot development in a large-scale reforestation experiment in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest (Mata Atlântica). Seedlings were planted in a factorial design testing two levels of density, three levels of diversity, and the presence or absence of pioneer species at the Reserva Natural Vale in the Brazilian state of ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00683.x

45. What Role Should Government Regulation Play in Ecological Restoration? Ongoing Debate in São Paulo State, Brazil

Author:
James Aronson; Pedro H. S. Brancalion; Giselda Durigan; Ricardo R. Rodrigues; Vera L. Engel; Marcelo Tabarelli; José M. D. Torezan; Sergius Gandolfi; Antônio C. G. de Melo; Paulo Y. Kageyama; Márcia C. M. Marques; André G. Nave; Sebastião V. Martins; Flávio B. Gandara; Ademir Reis; Luiz M. Barbosa; Fabio R. Scarano
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.6 pp. 690-695
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cans; ecologists; ecosystems; forest restoration; indigenous species; laws and regulations; reforestation; sodium monochloroacetate; threatened species; tropical forests; Brazil
Abstract:
... Around the world, there is growing desire and momentum for ecological restoration to happen faster, with better quality, and in more extensive areas. The question we ask is how can laws and governmental regulations best contribute to effective, successful, and broad‐scale restoration? In the state of São Paulo, Brazil, there is a legal instrument (SMA 08‐2008) whose aim is to increase the effectiv ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00815.x

46. Ants as Bioindicators of Natural Succession in Savanna and Riparian Vegetation Impacted by Dredging in the Jequitinhonha River Basin, Brazil

Author:
Costa, Cinthia B.; Ribeiro, Sérvio P.; Castro, Paulo T.A.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2010 v.18 no.s1 pp. 148-157
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Atta sexdens rubropilosa; Dorymyrmex; Pheidole; baits; body length; dredging; ecotones; forests; geomorphology; granules; habitats; indigenous species; mining; morphospecies; nests; pitfall traps; rivers; savannas; sieving; soil organic matter; soil structure; species diversity; watersheds; Brazil
Abstract:
... We investigated the response of ant species to landscape and geomorphologic parameters of a long-term (7-11 years) restoration project in the Jequitinhonha River (Northern State of Minas Gerais, Brazil) margins, previously dredged by a diamond mining company. Geomorphological changes from the dredging were severe and the area is unlikely to be adequately restored, mainly due to the negative effect ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00643.x

47. Diversity of Regenerating Plants in Reforestations with Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) O. Kuntze of 12, 22, 35, and 43 Years of Age in Paraná State, Brazil

Author:
Barbosa, Carlos Eduardo de A.; Benato, Taís; Cavalheiro, Alba L.; Torezan, José Marcelo D.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.1 pp. 60-67
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
canopy; sprouting; reforestation; models; species diversity; planting; indigenous species; habitat fragmentation; Araucaria angustifolia; understory; Brazil
Abstract:
... In the current context of intense forest fragmentation and consequent loss of biodiversity, commercial reforestations have gained special attention in conservation biology because the colonization of the understory in these wooded areas may result in a considerable number of species. A record was made of the regenerating species in the understory of reforestations with Araucaria angustifolia at pl ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00335.x

48. Spontaneous Vegetation on Overburden Piles in the Coal Basin of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Author:
dos Santos, Robson; Citadini-Zanette, Vanilde; Leal-Filho, Laurindo S.; Hennies, Wildor T.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2008 v.16 no.3 pp. 444-452
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Baccharis; Clethra; Eucalyptus saligna; Eupatorium; Miconia; Myrsine; Tibouchina; basins; botanical composition; coal; ecological succession; forest restoration; forests; indigenous species; introduced species; natural regeneration; nutrients; pH; phytosociology; regrowth; shrubs; surveys; trees; vines; Brazil
Abstract:
... The objective of this work was to select indigenous vegetal species for restoration programs aiming at the regeneration of ombrophilous dense forest. Thirty-five spoil piles located in the county of Sideropolis, Santa Catarina, that received overburden disposal for 39 years (1950-1989) were selected for study because they exhibited remarkable spontaneous regrowth of trees compared to surrounding s ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00309.x

49. Does Restoration Enhance Regeneration of Seasonal Deciduous Forests in Pastures in Central Brazil?

Author:
Alexandre B. Sampaio; Karen D. Holl; Aldicir Scariot
Source:
Restoration ecology 2007 v.15 no.3 pp. 462-471
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
deciduous forests; ecosystems; forest litter; forest trees; grasses; mortality; pastures; planting; plowing; seedlings; sowing; species diversity; stems; tractors; Brazil
Abstract:
... The goal of restoration is to accelerate ecosystem recovery, but in ecosystems that naturally regenerate rapidly restoration techniques need to be selected carefully to facilitate rather than impede natural recovery. We compared the effects of five restoration techniques, such as plowing the soil, removing grasses, adding forest litter, seeding, and planting nursery‐growing seedlings, on the regen ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00242.x

50. The Role of Sprouts in the Restoration of Atlantic Rainforest in Southern Brazil

Author:
Simões, Cecília G.; Marques, Márcia C.M.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2007 v.15 no.1 pp. 53-59
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
land use; natural regeneration; rain forests; seedlings; seeds; sexual reproduction; soil fertility; sprouting; stems; trees; Brazil
Abstract:
... The relative importance of sexual reproduction (seed) and sprouting as sources for regeneration in Brazilian Atlantic Forest was evaluated in three different successional forest stages: young forest, immature forest, and late-successional forest. Young plants (10-100 cm tall) of tree species were classified into the following categories: (1) seedlings that are nonsprouting--plants that originated ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2006.00189.x