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1. A 16‐year investigation of legacy phosphorus discharge from Prairie Wolf Slough: a wetland restored on a former farmed field

Author:
James A. Montgomery; James M. Eames; Christie Klimas
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.3 pp. e13340
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystems; exports; farms; groundwater; phosphorus; phytomass; rivers; runoff; seepage; soil; total phosphorus; wetlands; Illinois
Abstract:
... Phosphorus (P) release to surface and groundwater often occurs in wetlands that were restored on former agricultural fields. We identified pore water, shallow groundwater, and plant biomass decomposition as sources of soluble reactive (SRP) and total phosphorus (TP) export to the Chicago River between 1998 and 2014 from Prairie Wolf Slough Wetland Demonstration Project (PWS), a wetland restored on ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13340

2. A Century of Elk Restoration in Eastern North America

Author:
Jesse N. Popp; Tom Toman; Frank F. Mallory; Josef Hamr
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.6 pp. 723-730
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
elks; mortality; population size; North America
Abstract:
... Over a century has passed since elk were extirpated in eastern North America. During that time, numerous attempts to reintroduce elk into eastern North America have resulted in varying degrees of success and failure. An overview of restoration efforts during the last 100 years is presented here with emphasis on the differences in rates of population change among regions and differences in major ca ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12150

3. A Comparison of Vegetation and Ground‐Dwelling Ants in Abandoned and Restored Gullies and Landslide Surfaces in the Western Colombian Andes

Author:
Zoraida Calle; Natalia Henao‐Gallego; Carolina Giraldo; Inge Armbrecht
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.6 pp. 729-735
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
landslides; Linepithema; sprouting; plant litter; mountains; stand basal area; Guadua angustifolia; pollution; leaves; species diversity; land degradation; vegetation; fauna; Andes region
Abstract:
... Landslides and gullies are two common manifestations of land degradation in the densely populated Colombian Andes. In these unstable areas, further mass movements pose a serious threat to local populations and cause off‐site environmental damage through sedimentation, pollution, and increased flooding. A novel approach for restoring severely eroded slopes combines the use of stabilization structur ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12001

4. A Framework to Optimize Biodiversity Restoration Efforts Based on Habitat Amount and Landscape Connectivity

Author:
Leandro R. Tambosi; Alexandre C. Martensen; Milton C. Ribeiro; Jean P. Metzger
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.2 pp. 169-177
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; case studies; ecological restoration; forests; habitats; landscape ecology; landscapes
Abstract:
... The effectiveness of ecological restoration actions toward biodiversity conservation depends on both local and landscape constraints. Extensive information on local constraints is already available, but few studies consider the landscape context when planning restoration actions. We propose a multiscale framework based on the landscape attributes of habitat amount and connectivity to infer landsca ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12049

5. A GIS‐based decision‐making approach for prioritizing seabird management following predator eradication

Author:
Stephanie B. Borrelle; Rachel T. Buxton; Holly P. Jones; David R. Towns
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.5 pp. 580-587
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
chicks; ecosystems; extinction; funding; geographic information systems; habitats; islands; life history; managers; multi-criteria decision making; philopatry; population; seabirds; threatened species; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Given that 29% of seabird species are threatened with extinction, protecting seabird colonies on offshore islands is a global conservation priority. Seabirds are vulnerable to non‐native predator invasions, which reduce or eliminate colonies. Accordingly, conservation efforts have focused on predator eradication. However, affected populations are often left to passively recover following eradicati ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12229

6. A Genetic Assessment of Ecological Restoration Success in Banksia attenuata

Author:
Alison L. Ritchie; Siegfried L. Krauss
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.4 pp. 441-449
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Banksia; ecological restoration; genetic variation; greenhouse experimentation; heterozygosity; inbreeding; keystone species; microsatellite repeats; outcrossing; paternity; pollen; progeny; provenance; seedlings; seeds; sires; woodlands
Abstract:
... Rarely assessed in the success of ecological restoration projects is the maintenance of genetic variation in restored populations and, critically, their offspring. A founding population sourced from a limited genetic pool of nonlocal provenance seed can result in genetic bottlenecking and inbreeding, potentially reducing future population resilience and restoration success. We used microsatellite ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00791.x

7. A Landscape Approach for Ecologically Based Management of Great Basin Shrublands

Author:
Wisdom, Michael J.; Chambers, Jeanne C.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.5 pp. 740-749
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
shrublands; landscape ecology; ecosystem management; plant communities; Artemisia; grass weeds; invasive species; semiarid zones; arid zones; Bromus tectorum; pinyon-juniper; woodlands; ecological invasion; wildlife habitats; Centrocercus urophasianus; habitat destruction; risk assessment; spatial data; Nevada; Utah
Abstract:
... Native shrublands dominate the Great Basin of western of North America, and most of these communities are at moderate or high risk of loss from non-native grass invasion and woodland expansion. Landscape-scale management based on differences in ecological resistance and resilience of shrublands can reduce these risks. We demonstrate this approach with an example that focuses on maintenance of sage ...
Handle:
10113/36455
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00591.x

8. A Long‐Term Comparison of Hydrology and Plant Community Composition in Constructed Versus Naturally Occurring Vernal Pools

Author:
Sharon K. Collinge; Chris Ray; Jaymee T. Marty
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.6 pp. 704-712
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
botanical composition; indigenous species; introduced species; plant communities; sowing; surface water level; vernal pools
Abstract:
... Successful restoration of ephemeral wetlands worldwide is particularly challenging, given the often‐precise relationship between hydrological features and plant community dynamics. Using a long‐term experiment in vernal pool restoration, we compare hydrological and vegetative characteristics of constructed pools with those of adjacent, naturally occurring reference pools. Although constructed and ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12009

9. A Method for Evaluating Outcomes of Restoration When No Reference Sites Exist

Author:
Brewer, J. Stephen; Menzel, Timothy
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.1 pp. 4-11
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biological assessment; databases; ecological restoration; floodplains; forests; habitat conservation; habitat destruction; habitats; plant communities; prediction; species diversity; woodlands; Mississippi
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration typically seeks to shift species composition toward that of existing reference sites. Yet, comparing the assemblages in restored and reference habitats assumes that similarity to the reference habitat is the optimal outcome of restoration and does not provide a perspective on regionally rare off-site species. When no such reference assemblages of species exist, an accurate a ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00456.x

10. A Molecular and Fitness Evaluation of Commercially Available versus Locally Collected Blue Lupine Lupinus perennis L. Seeds for Use in Ecosystem Restoration Efforts

Author:
James P. Gibbs; Lawrence B. Smart; Andrew E. Newhouse; Donald J. Leopold
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.4 pp. 456-461
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Lupinus; ecosystems; habitat conservation; hybrids; microsatellite repeats; overwintering; provenance; seeds; stems; New York
Abstract:
... Dependence on wild seed sources is often impractical for large‐scale habitat restoration programs. Reliance on commercial seed supplies of unknown provenance and fitness is thereby warranted. Little consideration has been given, however, to how the large volumes of seed required should be sourced. We evaluated commercial and locally collected seed sources for potential use in a New York State‐ ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00809.x

11. A New Approach for Tracking Vegetation Change after Restoration: A Case Study with Peatlands

Author:
Monique Poulin; Roxane Andersen; Line Rochefort
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.3 pp. 363-371
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Calamagrostis canadensis; Kalmia angustifolia; Typha latifolia; case studies; community structure; ecosystems; felling; forests; habitats; peatlands; plant communities; temporal variation
Abstract:
... Developing objective tools for tracking progress of restored sites is of general concern. Here, we present an innovative approach based on principal response curves (PRC) and species classification according to their preferential habitats to monitor changes in community composition. Following large‐scale restoration of a cut‐over peatland, vegetation was surveyed biannually over 8 years. We evalua ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2012.00889.x

12. A New Method for Delineating Tree Patches and Assessing Spatial Reference Conditions of Ponderosa Pine Forests in Northern Arizona

Author:
Sánchez Meador, Andrew J.; Parysow, Pablo F.; Moore, Margaret M.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.4 pp. 490-499
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
coniferous forests; Pinus ponderosa; trees; forest management; stand basal area; Arizona
Abstract:
... Multiscale spatial patterns of forest reference conditions offer insight on how historical and environmental processes have influenced forest stand dynamics. Yet, spatial information is often either unavailable or partial, because many studies provide nonspatial reference condition information, whereas others only report the local (i.e. observed at plot extent) spatial arrangement of trees. Howeve ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00652.x

13. A Novel Technique for the Reattachment of Large Coral Reef Sponges

Author:
McMurray, Steven E.; Pawlik, Joseph R.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.2 pp. 192-195
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
coral reefs; corals; ecosystems; Caribbean; Florida
Abstract:
... Sponges are dominant components of coral reef ecosystems, often exceeding reef-building corals in abundance. Large sponges, often more than 1 m in diameter, may be hundreds to thousands of years old. When damaged or dislodged, large sponges usually die because they are unable to reattach to the reef substratum. Because suitable methods for reattaching dislodged sponges are lacking, they are typica ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00463.x

14. A Quantitative Assessment of the Conservation Benefits of the Wetlands Reserve Program to Amphibians

Author:
J. Hardin Waddle; Brad M. Glorioso; Stephen P. Faulkner
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.2 pp. 200-206
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Anura; Wetlands Reserve Program; agricultural land; amphibians; forests; hardwood; hydrology; indicator species; landscapes; models; probability; species diversity; surveys; vocalization; wetlands; wildlife; Mississippi
Abstract:
... The Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) originally consisted of nearly contiguous bottomland hardwood (BLH) forest encompassing approximately 10 million hectares. Currently, only 20–25% of the historical BLH forests remain in small patches fragmented by agricultural lands. The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) was established to restore and protect the functions and values of wetlands in agricultural l ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2012.00881.x

15. A Spatial Model to Prioritize Sagebrush Landscapes in the Intermountain West (U.S.A.) for Restoration

Author:
Meinke, Cara W.; Knick, Steven T.; Pyke, David A.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.5 pp. 652-659
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis; Bromus tectorum; Centrocercus urophasianus; economic resources; ecosystems; geographic information systems; grasses; habitats; humans; invasive species; land restoration; landscapes; models; wildlife; Idaho; Intermountain West region; Nevada; Oregon
Abstract:
... The ecological integrity of Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems in the Intermountain West (U.S.A.) has been diminished by synergistic relationships among human activities, spread of invasive plants, and altered disturbance regimes. An aggressive effort to restore Sagebrush habitats is necessary if we are to stabilize or improve current habitat trajectories and reverse declining population trends ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00400.x

16. A Striking Profile: Soil Ecological Knowledge in Restoration Management and Science

Author:
Callaham, Mac A. Jr..; Rhoades, Charles C.; Heneghan, Liam
Source:
Restoration ecology 2008 v.16 no.4 pp. 604-607
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
soil ecology; ecosystems; ecological restoration; soil properties
Abstract:
... Available evidence suggests that research in terrestrial restoration ecology has been dominated by the engineering and botanical sciences. Because restoration science is a relatively young discipline in ecology, the theoretical framework for this discipline is under development and new theoretical offerings appear regularly in the literature. In reviewing this literature, we observed an absence of ...
Handle:
10113/27812
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00490.x

17. A Test of Diversity-Productivity Models in Natural, Degraded, and Restored Wet Prairies

Author:
Jelinski, Nicolas A.; Kucharik, Christopher J.; Zedler, Joy B.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.2 pp. 186-193
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Phalaris arundinacea; models; prairies; primary productivity; soybeans; species diversity
Abstract:
... Conceptual restoration models depict strong correlations between structure and function, with both decreasing as an ecosystem is degraded and increasing during restoration. We evaluated the “linear” and “asymptotic” models by measuring diversity and annual net primary productivity (NPP) within four states of a southern Wisconsin floodplain: a remnant (unplowed) wet prairie, two degraded sites (soy ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00551.x

18. A bridge too far: cold and pathogen constraints to assisted migration of riparian forests

Author:
Kevin C. Grady; Thomas E. Kolb; Dana H. Ikeda; Thomas G. Whitham
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.6 pp. 811-820
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Populus fremontii; blight; climate; climate change; cold; ecosystems; frost injury; fungi; genetic variation; genotype; models; mortality; pathogens; phenology; population; provenance; riparian forests; shoots; trees
Abstract:
... Assisted migration of warm‐adapted genotypes to currently cooler climates may reduce maladaptation from future climate change. Few assisted migration trials have considered limitations of the cooler climates and pathogens currently present at transplant sites. This is especially important to consider in riparian ecosystems that are priority targets for restoration in the western United States as t ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12245

19. A call for applying trophic structure in ecological restoration

Author:
Lauchlan H. Fraser; William L. Harrower; Heath W. Garris; Scott Davidson; Paul D. N. Hebert; Rick Howie; Anne Moody; David Polster; Oswald J. Schmitz; Anthony R. E. Sinclair; Brian M. Starzomski; Thomas P. Sullivan; Roy Turkington; Dennis Wilson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.5 pp. 503-507
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aesthetics; animals; ecological restoration; ecosystems; nesting; planning; plant communities; planting; predators; primary productivity; refuge habitats; soil amendments; sowing; vegetation
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration projects have traditionally focused on vegetation as both a means (seeding, planting, and substrate amendments) and ends (success based upon primary productivity and vegetation diversity). This vegetation‐centric approach to ecological restoration stems from an historic emphasis on esthetics and cost but provides a limited measure of total ecosystem functioning and overlooks ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12225

20. A collaborative model for large‐scale riparian restoration in the western United States

Author:
J. Daniel Oppenheimer; Stacy K. Beaugh; Julie A. Knudson; Peter Mueller; Nikki Grant‐Hoffman; Amanda Clements; Mike Wight
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.2 pp. 143-148
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
case studies; governance; habitats; human resources; invasive species; land restoration; learning; managers; models; monitoring; planning; rivers; Colorado; Utah
Abstract:
... In 2009, a group of practitioners took action to restore 175 miles of riparian habitat impaired by invasive plants along the Dolores River in southwestern Colorado and eastern Utah. Recognizing the magnitude of ecological, jurisdictional, and management challenges associated with this large‐scale initiative, this group of managers built trust and relationships with key partners to foster collabora ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12166

21. A common‐sense approach to tropical peat swamp forest restoration in Southeast Asia

Author:
Laura L. B. Graham; Wim Giesen; Susan E. Page
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.2 pp. 312-321
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
carbon; drainage; forest restoration; forests; funding; greenhouse gas emissions; issues and policy; landscapes; monitoring; peat; peatlands; swamps; Indonesia
Abstract:
... Tropical peat swamp forests (TPSFs) are found mainly in Southeast Asia and especially Indonesia. A total of 61% were lost between 1990 and 2015 and 6% remained in a pristine condition by 2015. Tropical peat swamps store vast amounts of carbon in their peat, but peat degradation, through drainage and fire, leads to high greenhouse gas emissions. This is gaining much international attention and, wit ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12465

22. A comparison between reclamation stockpile and boreal forest seed banks and plant communities

Author:
Jennifer Buss; Bradley D. Pinno; Sylvie Quideau
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.5 pp. 1247-1256
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
boreal forests; cold; ecological restoration; forbs; forest litter; greenhouses; lakes; seed storage; seedling emergence; seedlings; species richness; vegetation cover; Alberta
Abstract:
... Soil stockpiles are essential to the reclamation of large‐ and small‐scale mining and other industrial sites. However, stockpiling soils can lead to the degradation of seed banks. This study examines the diversity, composition, depth of seed storage, and relationships between the aboveground and seed bank plant communities in stockpiles and compares them to the nearby boreal forest. The seed bank ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13196

23. A comparison of plant communities in restored, old field, and remnant coastal prairies

Author:
Laura C. Feher; Larry K. Allain; Michael J. Osland; Elisabeth Pigott; Christopher Reid; Nicholas Latiolais
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.3 pp. e13325
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
grassland management; grassland restoration; habitats; indigenous species; introduced species; invasive species; species richness; tallgrass prairies; Louisiana; Texas
Abstract:
... Temperate grasslands are experiencing worldwide declines due to habitat conversion. Grassland restoration efforts are employed to compensate for these losses. However, there is a need to better understand the ecological effects of grassland restoration and management practices. We investigated the effects of three different grassland management regimes on plant communities of coastal prairie ecosy ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13325

24. A cost–benefit evaluation of direct seeding with and without protector for two native tree species in a tropical rainforest

Author:
Elena Prieto‐Rodao; Martin Ricker; Christina Siebe
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.2 pp. 247-253
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Calophyllum brasiliense; Vochysia guatemalensis; direct seeding; forest restoration; germination; indigenous species; models; plant establishment; seedlings; seeds; survival rate; topography; trees; tropical rain forests; Mexico
Abstract:
... A priority in restoration research is to seek methods that reach high levels of plant establishment at the lowest possible cost. Here, we test how direct seeding works with and without a plastic protector that covers seeds and seedlings in an early‐successional rainforest in Veracruz (Mexico). Two native species, Calophyllum brasiliense (barí) and Vochysia guatemalensis (corpo), at three topograph ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12853

25. A creative collaboration between the science of ecosystem restoration and art for sustainable stormwater management on an urban college campus

Author:
Changwoo Ahn
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.3 pp. 291-297
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
civil engineering; college students; ecological restoration; higher education; learning; literacy; models; rain; stormwater; stormwater management; wetlands; Virginia
Abstract:
... This article presents an interdisciplinary, on‐campus, student project, titled “The Rain Project” that I designed as an urban ecosystem restoration model as well as a collaborative pedagogical approach between ecological science and art at George Mason University (GMU), Virginia, U.S.A. A group of students from several disciplines (e.g. environmental science, art, civil engineering, biology, commu ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12341

26. A cultural approach to wetlands restoration to assess its public acceptance

Author:
Josep Pueyo‐Ros; Anna Ribas; Rosa M. Fraguell
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.3 pp. 626-637
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cultural values; decision making; ecological restoration; ecosystem services; ecosystems; landscapes; questionnaires; stakeholders; wetlands; Spain
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration (ER) of coastal wetlands is extremely important because they provide a huge variety of ecosystem services (ES), but they are the most degraded ecosystems in the world. However, coastal wetlands are usually located in largely modified and densely populated landscapes. Hence their restoration may conflict with cultural values. Therefore, considering the cultural dimension of E ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12896

27. A diagnostic for collaborative monitoring in forest landscape restoration

Author:
Manuel R. Guariguata; Kristen Evans
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.4 pp. 742-749
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
adaptive management; compliance; diagnostic techniques; forest restoration; governance
Abstract:
... Monitoring is crucial to meet the goals of the major global forest landscape restoration (FLR) initiatives that are underway. If members of the global FLR community are going to learn from one another, a multi‐scalar, multi‐site monitoring approach is needed to generate information that can provide the basis for social learning and adaptive management, both of which are essential processes for FLR ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13076

28. A dynamic modeling tool to anticipate the effectiveness of invasive plant control and restoration recovery trajectories in South African fynbos

Author:
Stuart A. Hall; Rita Bastos; Joana Vicente; Ana Sofia Vaz; João P. Honrado; Patricia M. Holmes; Mirijam Gaertner; Karen J. Esler; João Alexandre Cabral
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.3 pp. e13324
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Acacia saligna; decision making; ecological restoration; ecosystems; forbs; fynbos; invasive species; shrubs; vegetation structure; South Africa
Abstract:
... Invasive alien plants negatively impact ecosystems, necessitating intricate management actions. In a critically endangered vegetation type within the fynbos biome of South Africa, a study was performed comparing different management interventions over plots invaded by Acacia saligna. A dynamic modeling approach was designed to analyze field data and simulate the effectiveness of several restoratio ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13324

29. A field test of commercial soil microbial treatments on native grassland restoration

Author:
Lora B. Perkins; Joe R. Bennett
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.5 pp. 851-857
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
bacteria; fungi; fungicides; grassland restoration; grasslands; home gardens; inoculum; plant establishment; seedlings; soil; soil microorganisms; wildland
Abstract:
... Seedling establishment and performance are often limiting steps in many grassland restorations. The soil microbial community is thought to be a factor that contributes to the poor performance of seedlings. Therefore, we conducted a field test to examine the ability of four treatments to alter the soil microbial community and improve seedling performance during restoration. Treatments were commerci ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12639

30. A framework for measuring the effects of disturbance in restoration projects

Author:
Ebony L. Cowan; Rachel J. Standish; Ben P. Miller; Neal J. Enright; Joseph B. Fontaine
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.4 pp. e13379
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
data collection; decision making; ecological resilience; ecological restoration; forests; indigenous species; plant communities; species richness; uncertainty; Australia
Abstract:
... Ecological resilience is widely acknowledged as a vital attribute of successful ecosystem restoration, with potential for restoration practice to contribute to this goal. Hence, defining common metrics of resilience to naturally occurring disturbances is essential for restoration planning, efforts, and monitoring. Here, we reviewed how plant community ecologists have measured resilience of restora ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13379

31. A framework for the practical science necessary to restore sustainable, resilient, and biodiverse ecosystems

Author:
Ben P. Miller; Elizabeth A. Sinclair; Myles H. M. Menz; Carole P. Elliott; Eric Bunn; Lucy E. Commander; Emma Dalziell; Erica David; Belinda Davis; Todd E. Erickson; Peter J. Golos; Siegfried L. Krauss; Wolfgang Lewandrowski; C. Ellery Mayence; Luis Merino‐Martín; David J. Merritt; Paul G. Nevill; Ryan D. Phillips; Alison L. Ritchie; Sacha Ruoss; Jason C. Stevens
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.4 pp. 605-617
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; biotechnology; ecological restoration; ecophysiology; ecosystems; engineering; genetics; landscapes; planning; scientists; soil science; sustainable development
Abstract:
... Demand for restoration of resilient, self‐sustaining, and biodiverse natural ecosystems as a conservation measure is increasing globally; however, restoration efforts frequently fail to meet standards appropriate for this objective. Achieving these standards requires management underpinned by input from diverse scientific disciplines including ecology, biotechnology, engineering, soil science, eco ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12475

32. A guide to minimize contamination issues in microbiome restoration studies

Author:
Christian Cando‐Dumancela; Craig Liddicoat; Daphne McLeod; Jennifer M. Young; Martin F. Breed
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.4 pp. e13358
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
DNA; data quality; ecological restoration; ecosystems; microbiome
Abstract:
... Many restoration ecology studies now incorporate an environmental microbiome component, made possible mainly via advanced DNA sequencing technologies. Environmental microbiomes are important for successful restoration as they support many ecosystem functions and services that are a target of restoration interventions. However, since microbes are ubiquitous in most environments, including laborator ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13358

33. A longing for the natural past: unexplored benefits and impacts of a nostalgic approach toward restoration in ecology

Author:
Kevin G. Willson; Justin L. Hart; Bettina Zengel
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.5 pp. 949-954
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystems; self-esteem; surveys
Abstract:
... Nostalgia has endured a negative societal perception since its inception, which influences how it is deployed in ecological restoration. However, the emotion has undergone a paradigmatic shift over the past 15 years with new quantitative psychological research providing insight into complex and oftentimes positive effects. In particular, personal nostalgia can increase social connectedness, optimi ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12985

34. A mapping technique to evaluate age‐0 salmon habitat response from restoration

Author:
Damon H. Goodman; Nicholas A. Som; Justin Alvarez; Aaron Martin
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.2 pp. 179-185
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Oncorhynchus kisutch; habitats; rapid methods; rearing; rivers; salmon; surveys; California
Abstract:
... To combat decades of anthropogenic degradation, restoration programs seek to improve ecological conditions through habitat enhancement. Rapid assessments of condition are needed to support adaptive management programs and improve the understanding of restoration effects at a range of spatial and temporal scales. Previous attempts to evaluate restoration practices on large river systems have been h ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12148

35. A modest proposal for restoration ecology

Author:
Cameron Brick
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.3 pp. 485-487
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystem services; environmental law; environmental policy; evidence-based practice; introduced species; mammals; medicine; patients; psychology; public opinion; California
Abstract:
... Restoration ecology struggles to mitigate human‐caused ecological damage. Non‐native species are a particular challenge. This article describes two restoration attempts following introduced species in California and then makes a radical culling proposal. Environmental regulations, legal protections, and restoration projects are necessary to preserve ecosystem services, but such policies are often ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12943

36. A new era in forest restoration monitoring

Author:
Danilo R. A. de Almeida; Scott C. Stark; Ruben Valbuena; Eben N. Broadbent; Thiago S. F. Silva; Angelica F. de Resende; Matheus P. Ferreira; Adrián Cardil; Carlos A. Silva; Nino Amazonas; Angelica M. A. Zambrano; Pedro H. S. Brancalion
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.1 pp. 8-11
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
United Nations; accountability; adaptive management; ecologists; forest restoration; inventories; monitoring; remote sensing
Abstract:
... Monitoring ecological restoration has been historically dependent on traditional inventory methods based on detailed information obtained from field plots. New paradigms are now needed to successfully achieve restoration as a large‐scale, long‐lasting transformative process. Fortunately, advances in technology now allow for unprecedented shifts in the way restoration has been planned, implemented, ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13067

37. A new in situ method showed greater persistence of added soil organic matter in natural than restored wetlands

Author:
Amr E. Keshta; Stephanie A. Yarwood; Andrew H. Baldwin
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.7 pp. e13437
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aeration; carbon; habitats; mineralization; soil organic matter; wetland restoration; wetland soils; wetlands
Abstract:
... One objective of wetland restoration is to promote soil organic matter (SOM) accumulation, but it may take decades for restored wetlands to accumulate SOM to a level similar to natural wetlands. We designed an in situ field SOM microcosm (9 × 51 cm) of known carbon (C) content (hereafter, SOM microcosm) to test retention of SOM in a natural compared to a restored wetland. Homogenized native wetlan ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13437

38. A new method for restoring ditches in peatlands: ditch filling with fiber bales

Author:
Rodney A. Chimner; David J. Cooper; Marcie D. Bidwell; Anthony Culpepper; Kay Zillich; Koren Nydick
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.1 pp. 63-69
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Cyperaceae; Populus tremuloides; bales; dewatering; drainage channels; fens; mineral soils; peat; peatlands; water table; wilderness; Colorado
Abstract:
... Ditching is a common practice to dewater wetlands, including peatlands, and ditch blocking is a common method for restoring wetlands because substrate is often unavailable for filling the ditches. However, filling has many advantages compared to blocking ditches. Our goal was to test whether ditches could be filled in a Colorado sloping fen (Chattanooga Fen) using bales created from shredded aspen ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12817

39. A plant traits approach to managing legacy species during restoration transitions in temperate eucalypt woodlands

Author:
Ian A. Cole; Suzanne M. Prober; Ian D. Lunt; Terry B. Koen
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.3 pp. 354-363
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Austrostipa; Eucalyptus; Themeda triandra; annuals; burning; carbon; grasses; grazing; hemicryptophytes; indigenous species; introduced plants; leaves; mortality; nitrates; prediction; seedling growth; soil; woodlands
Abstract:
... Degraded communities often contain a subset of the species that comprised the predisturbance community. These represent an important legacy of the predisturbance state, yet restoration treatments may be detrimental to them. This study examined the potential of leaf traits and life form to predict whether restoration treatments can maintain legacy swards of Austrostipa bigeniculata (hereafter Austr ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12334

40. A potential method for improving coral self‐attachment

Author:
Alejandro Tagliafico; Salomé Rangel; Leslie Christidis; Brendan P. Kelaher
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.6 pp. 1082-1090
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Artemia; Scleractinia; chlorophyll; color; corals; diet; reefs; survival rate; symbionts
Abstract:
... Coral restoration is becoming increasingly important to sustain declining reefs. The survival rate of translocated corals in restoration projects is around 65%. This rate is, however, highly variable among projects, with success ranging from 0 to 90% and with detachment being a significant cause of mortality. Improving the speed and strength of coral self‐attachment would increase survivorship in ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12698

41. A practical guide to measuring functional indicators and traits in biocrusts

Author:
Max Mallen‐Cooper; Matthew A. Bowker; Anita J. Antoninka; David J. Eldridge
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 Suppl S2 pp. S56
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aggregate stability; biological soil crusts; carbon dioxide; databases; ecological restoration; energy balance; expert opinion; hydrology; soil aggregates
Abstract:
... Biocrusts are multifunctional communities that are increasingly being used to restore degraded or damaged ecosystems. Concurrently, restoration science is shifting away from the use of purely structural metrics, such as relative abundance, to more functional approaches. Although biocrust restoration technology is advancing, there is a lack of readily available information on how to monitor biocrus ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12974

42. A pre‐adaptive approach for tropical forest restoration during climate change using naturally occurring genetic variation in response to water limitation

Author:
E. Petter Axelsson; Kevin C. Grady; Maria L. T. Lardizabal; Ignatius B. S. Nair; Daideth Rinus; Ulrik Ilstedt
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.1 pp. 156-165
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Dipterocarpaceae; arthropods; canopy; climate change; drought; forest restoration; forest trees; genetic variation; genotype; herbivores; indigenous species; intraspecific variation; plant response; planting; population genetics; reforestation; seedlings; tropical forests; water treatment; Borneo
Abstract:
... Effective reforestation of degraded tropical forests depends on selecting planting material suited to the stressful environments typical at restoration sites that can be exacerbated by increased duration and intensity of dry spells expected with climate change. While reforestation efforts in nontropical systems are incorporating drought‐adapted genotypes into restoration programs to cope with drie ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13030

43. A primer on choosing goals and indicators to evaluate ecological restoration success

Author:
Karel Prach; Giselda Durigan; Siobhan Fennessy; Gerhard E. Overbeck; José Marcelo Torezan; Stephen D. Murphy
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.5 pp. 917-923
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; ecosystems; meta-analysis; models; monitoring; taxonomy
Abstract:
... We discuss aspects of one of the most important issues in ecological restoration: how to evaluate restoration success. This first requires clearly stated and justified restoration goals and targets; this may seem “obvious” but in our experience, this step is often elided. Indicators or proxy variables are the typical vehicle for monitoring; these must be justified in the context of goals and targe ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13011

44. A proposed framework for participatory forest restoration in semiarid areas of North Africa

Author:
Mchich Derak; Jordi Cortina; Lahcen Taiqui; Antonio Aledo
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 Suppl S1 pp. S18
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Tetraclinis articulata; environmental education; forest restoration; forests; grazing; information exchange; land degradation; land use; literacy; monitoring; poverty; rural areas; semiarid zones; social behavior; stakeholders; vandalism; Indiana; Morocco
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration is a suitable tool to revert land degradation in semiarid areas. Social participation is increasingly considered as a guarantee for the long‐term success and sustainability of restoration projects. In rural areas of North African countries, experiences of participatory restoration are still not frequent, and poverty and illiteracy with top‐down approaches boost land‐use conf ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12486

45. A proposed process for applying a structured decision‐making framework to restoration planning in the Atchafalaya River Basin, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Author:
Justin P. Kozak; Bryan P. Piazza
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.1 pp. 46-52
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
decision making; economic development; fish; issues and policy; planning; stakeholders; watersheds; wildlife; Louisiana; Mississippi River
Abstract:
... Environmental decision‐making issues in the Atchafalaya River Basin (ARB), Louisiana require innovative approaches that combine scientific understanding and local stakeholder values. Management of the ARB has evolved from strong federal control to establish the ARB as a primary floodway of the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project to a state and federal collaboration to accommodate fish and wi ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12125

46. A research agenda for the restoration of tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas

Author:
Elise Buisson; Alessandra Fidelis; Gerhard E. Overbeck; Isabel B. Schmidt; Giselda Durigan; Truman P. Young; Swanni T. Alvarado; André J. Arruda; Sylvain Boisson; William Bond; André Coutinho; Kevin Kirkman; Rafael S. Oliveira; Melissa H. Schmitt; Frances Siebert; Stefan J. Siebert; Dave I. Thompson; Fernando A. O. Silveira
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 Suppl S1 pp. e13292
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; forbs; germination; invasive species; issues and policy; livestock; natural regeneration; plant establishment; seed quality; shrubs; soil; trees; vegetative propagation
Abstract:
... Despite growing recognition of the conservation value of grassy biomes, our understanding of how to restore biodiverse tropical and subtropical grassy biomes (grasslands and savannas; TGB) remains limited. Several tools have recently been identified for TGB restoration, including prescribed fires, appropriate management of livestock and wild herbivores, tree cutting and shrub removal, invasive spe ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13292

47. A scientific basis for restoring fish spawning habitat in the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers of the Laurentian Great Lakes

Author:
Bruce A. Manny; Edward F. Roseman; Gregory Kennedy; James C. Boase; Jaquelyn M. Craig; David H. Bennion; Jennifer Read; Lynn Vaccaro; Justin Chiotti; Richard Drouin; Rosanne Ellison
Source:
Restoration ecology 2015 v.23 no.2 pp. 149-156
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
decision making; fish; fisheries; habitat conservation; monitoring; planning; prioritization; riverine habitat; rivers; scientists; spawning; Great Lakes
Abstract:
... Loss of functional habitat in riverine systems is a global fisheries issue. Few studies, however, describe the decision‐making approach taken to abate loss of fish spawning habitat. Numerous habitat restoration efforts are underway and documentation of successful restoration techniques for spawning habitat of desirable fish species in large rivers connecting the Laurentian Great Lakes are reported ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12159

48. A soil archaeal community responds to a decade of ecological restoration

Author:
DongFeng Yan; Nicholas J. C. Gellie; Jacob G. Mills; Gemma Connell; Andrew Bissett; Andrew J. Lowe; Martin F. Breed
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.1 pp. 63-72
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Archaea; DNA barcoding; Eucalyptus; biodiversity; chronosequences; community structure; ecosystems; forest restoration; land degradation; land restoration; microbiome; monitoring; nitrates; nitrogen cycle; soil pH; woodlands; Australia
Abstract:
... Large‐scale restoration efforts are underway globally to mitigate the impact of decades of land degradation by returning functional and biodiverse ecosystems. Revegetation is a heavily relied upon restoration intervention, and one that is expected to result in associated biodiversity returns. However, the outcome of such restoration interventions rarely considers recovery to the soil microbiome, a ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13033

49. A spatial multicriteria decision analysis for selecting priority sites for plant species restoration: a case study from the Chilean biodiversity hotspot

Author:
Ignacio C. Fernández; Narkis S. Morales
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.5 pp. 599-608
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Pouteria; biodiversity; case studies; climate change; climatic factors; computer software; forests; habitat destruction; indigenous species; land use; models; multi-criteria decision making; planning; prioritization; threatened species; trees; Chile
Abstract:
... Developing conservation strategies to restore populations of threatened species has been signaled as an important task by the Convention on Biological Diversity 2011–2020 targets. Species are being threatened not only by habitat loss and fragmentation but increasingly by climate change. As resources for conservation are often limited, and restoration is among the most expensive conservation strate ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12354

50. A standard framework for assessing the costs and benefits of restoration: introducing The Economics of Ecosystem Restoration

Author:
Blaise Bodin; Valentina Garavaglia; Nathanaël Pingault; Helen Ding; Sarah Wilson; Alexandre Meybeck; Vincent Gitz; Sara d'Andrea; Christophe Besacier
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.3 pp. e13515
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
data collection; databases; ecological restoration; issues and policy
Abstract:
... While the policy momentum behind ecosystem restoration has never been stronger, restoration finance remains insufficient. A crucial information gap to unlock finance is the lack of robust and consistent data on the costs and benefits of restoration. This is due in part to the wide variety of contexts, interventions, and objectives of restoration projects, and to the absence of well‐defined standar ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13515

51. A structured approach to remediation site assessment: lessons from 15 years of fish spawning habitat creation in the St. Clair‐Detroit River System

Author:
Jason L. Fischer; Edward F. Roseman; Christine Mayer; Todd Wills; Lynn Vaccaro; Jennifer Read; Bruce Manny; Greg Kennedy; Rose Ellison; Richard Drouin; Robin L. DeBruyne; Aline Cotel; Justin Chiotti; James Boase; David Bennion
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.4 pp. e13359
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Acipenser fulvescens; case studies; ecological restoration; fish; habitats; remediation; rivers; sediments; uncertainty
Abstract:
... Ideally, restoration re‐establishes natural processes in degraded habitats (e.g. flow and sediment regimes). However, in altered systems where process‐based restoration is not feasible, habitat construction is another approach to mitigate degradation. Because habitat construction does not directly focus on restoring processes that build and maintain desired habitats, projects must be developed and ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13359

52. A successful method of transplanting adult Ecklonia radiata kelp, and relevance to other habitat‐forming macroalgae

Author:
Cayne Layton; Matthew J. Cameron; Victor Shelamoff; Masayuki Tatsumi; Jeffrey T. Wright; Craig R. Johnson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.5 pp. e13412
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Ecklonia radiata; adults; ecological restoration; habitat conservation; macroalgae; rubber; survival rate
Abstract:
... The ability to successfully transplant adult kelp has applications not only for ecological experiments, but also for habitat conservation and restoration projects. However, approaches to the long‐term transplanting of adult kelp (especially for stalked or ‘stipitate’ species), and the communication of these methods, has been relatively haphazard, often due to poor results and excessive mortality. ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13412

53. A tale of two green walls: a functional trait approach to assess vegetation establishment on restored steep slopes

Author:
Juliana Monteiro; Miguel Brilhante; Inês Domingues; Rute Amaro; Dulce Gonçalves; Teresa Cavaco; Gonçalo Fonseca; Helena C. Serrano; Cristina Branquinho
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.3 pp. 687-696
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cost effectiveness; ecological restoration; ecosystems; functional diversity; indigenous species; infrastructure; irrigation management; national parks; species diversity; vegetation; Portugal
Abstract:
... Green walls (GWs) have been increasingly recognized as an important restoration technique for steep slopes resulting from quarrying activities or major infrastructure construction projects. In practice, GW irrigation is considered essential, although studies evaluating vegetation establishment under different irrigation regimes are lacking. Besides taxonomic metrics, functional diversity measures ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13055

54. A theory of participation: what makes stakeholder and public engagement in environmental management work?

Author:
Mark S. Reed; Steven Vella; Edward Challies; Joris de Vente; Lynne Frewer; Daniela Hohenwallner‐Ries; Tobias Huber; Rosmarie K. Neumann; Elizabeth A. Oughton; Julian Sidoli del Ceno; Hedwig van Delden
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 Suppl S1 pp. S7
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
environmental management; politics; process design; stakeholders
Abstract:
... This article differentiates between descriptive and explanatory factors to develop a typology and a theory of stakeholder and public engagement. The typology describes different types of public and stakeholder engagement, and the theory comprises four factors that explain much of the variation in outcomes (for the natural environment and/or for participants) between different types of engagement. ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12541

55. A unique role for citizen science in ecological restoration: a case study in streams

Author:
Patrick M. Edwards; Gail Shaloum; Daniel Bedell
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 no.1 pp. 29-35
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
case studies; citizen participation; ecological restoration; macroinvertebrates; monitoring; scientists; streams
Abstract:
... Citizen science has the potential to generate valuable biologic data for use in restoration monitoring, while also providing a unique opportunity for public participation in local restoration projects. In this article, we describe and evaluate a citizen science program designed to monitor the effect of stream restoration construction disturbance on the macroinvertebrate community. We present the r ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12622

56. A world of possibilities: six restoration strategies to support the United Nation's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Author:
James Aronson; Neva Goodwin; Laura Orlando; Cristina Eisenberg; Adam T. Cross
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 no.4 pp. 730-736
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; environmental health; environmental impact; environmental knowledge; human health; soil microorganisms
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration is practiced worldwide as a direct response to the degradation and destruction of ecosystems. In addition to its ecological impact it has enormous potential to improve population health, socioeconomic well‐being, and the integrity of diverse national and ethnic cultures. In recognition of the critical role of restoration in ecosystem health, the United Nations (UN) declared ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13170

57. Aboveground and Belowground Impacts Following Removal of the Invasive Species Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) on Lake Michigan Sand Dunes

Author:
Sarah M. Emery; Patrick J. Doran; John T. Legge; Matthew Kleitch; Shaun Howard
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.4 pp. 506-514
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Cirsium; Gypsophila paniculata; botanical composition; dunes; habitats; indigenous species; invasive species; monitoring; plant communities; sand; soil nutrients; soil properties; spores; threatened species; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; Lake Michigan; Michigan
Abstract:
... The removal of invasive species is often one of the first steps in restoring degraded habitats. However, studies evaluating effectiveness of invasive species removal are often limited in spatial and temporal scale, and lack evaluation of both aboveground and belowground effects on diversity and key processes. In this study, we present results of a large 3‐year removal effort of the invasive specie ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2012.00915.x

58. Above‐ and Belowground Impacts of European Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) on Four Native Forbs

Author:
Sarah M. Klionsky; Kathryn L. Amatangelo; Donald M. Waller
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.6 pp. 728-737
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Acer saccharum subsp. saccharum; Eurybia macrophylla; Geranium maculatum; Rhamnus cathartica; Symphyotrichum lateriflorum; Thalictrum; field experimentation; flowering; forbs; greenhouses; indigenous species; learning; leaves; plant communities; seed germination; seedling growth; seedlings; seeds; shrubs; soil; soil fertility; woodlands; Wisconsin
Abstract:
... Fast‐growing European buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) shrubs are aggressively invading woodlands in eastern and midwestern North America. Buckthorn casts dense shade, alters soil conditions, and may be allelopathic. We used greenhouse and field experiments to investigate above‐ and belowground effects of Rhamnus on four herbaceous species native to southern Wisconsin. In the greenhouse, we assessed ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00727.x

59. Absence of Recruitment Limitation in Restored Dune Slacks Suggests That Manual Seed Introduction Can Be a Successful Practice for Restoring Orchid Populations

Author:
Koen De hert; Hans Jacquemyn; Sam Provoost; Olivier Honnay
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.2 pp. 159-162
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
germination; seeds; Orchidaceae; ecological restoration; habitats
Abstract:
... Answering the question whether or not to introduce seeds of target species in restored habitats depends on the relative importance of dispersal and recruitment limitation. Especially in orchid species, recruitment limitation is expected to be important because of their dependence on mycorrhiza for germination. Using a large seed introduction experiment we investigated the relative importance of di ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2012.00925.x

60. Accounting for Multiple Foundation Species in Oyster Reef Restoration Benefits

Author:
Keryn B. Gedan; Lisa Kellogg; Denise L. Breitburg
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.4 pp. 517-524
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Crassostrea virginica; biomass; brackish water; ecosystem services; filtration; habitat conservation; habitats; models; mussels; oysters; phytoplankton; reefs; summer; water quality; Chesapeake Bay
Abstract:
... Many coastal habitat restoration projects are focused on restoring the population of a single foundation species to recover an entire ecological community. Estimates of the ecosystem services provided by the restoration project are used to justify, prioritize, and evaluate such projects. However, estimates of ecosystem services provided by a single species may vastly under‐represent true provision ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12107

61. Active or Passive Forest Restoration? Assessing Restoration Alternatives with Avian Foraging Behavior

Author:
Morrison, Emily B.; Lindell, Catherine A.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.201 pp. 170-177
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
arthropods; biomass; birds; foraging; forest restoration; grazing; habitats; land use; planting; seedlings; seeds; species diversity; trees; understory; vegetation; Costa Rica
Abstract:
... Active and passive restoration are two important strategies to aid the recovery of large areas of deforested and degraded tropical lands. Active restoration is where management techniques such as planting seeds or seedlings are implemented, and passive restoration is when no action is taken except to cease environmental stressors such as agriculture or grazing. We compared the habitat quality of a ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00725.x

62. 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

63. Adaptation of plant‐mycorrhizal interactions to moisture availability in prairie restoration

Author:
Terra K. Lubin; Helen M. Alexander; James D. Bever
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.1 pp. e13270
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
grassland restoration; indigenous species; inoculum; mycorrhizal fungi; phylogeny; plant adaptation; plant response; vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae
Abstract:
... The strength and direction of plant response to inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi) is dependent on both abiotic and biotic contexts, often generating patterns of AM fungal mediation of plant adaptation. However, knowledge of plant‐community level effects of these interactions in grassland restoration is limited. We conducted a field inoculation experiment by inoculating five ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13270

64. Adapting mechanized vascular plant seed dispersal technologies to biocrust moss restoration

Author:
Kyle Doherty; Matthew A. Bowker; Rebecca A. Durham; Anita Antoninka; Philip Ramsey; Daniel Mummey
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 Suppl S2 pp. S25
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
application rate; biological soil crusts; ecological restoration; mosses and liverworts; range management; rangelands; seed dispersal; tractors; vascular plants
Abstract:
... Biocrust restoration is an emerging field relevant to management of rangelands. Manual dispersal of biocrust is an effective approach, though there are few examples of biocrust restoration greater than a square meter, in part because specialized machinery has yet to be developed or adapted for dispersal across larger areas. Restoration with vascular plants is now conducted using a variety of equip ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12998

65. Adaptive Cluster Sampling in the Context of Restoration

Author:
Jason T. Bried
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.5 pp. 585-591
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Lupinus; habitats; monitoring; planting; preserves; sampling; shrublands; variance
Abstract:
... Abundance is an important population state variable for monitoring restoration progress. Efficient sampling often proves difficult, however, when populations are sparse and patchily distributed, such as early after restoration planting. Adaptive cluster sampling (ACS) can help by concentrating search effort in high density areas, improving the encounter rate and the ability to detect a population ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2012.00924.x

66. Adaptive management assists reintroduction as higher tides threaten an endangered salt marsh plant

Author:
Gregory B. Noe; Meghan Q.N. Fellows; Lorraine Parsons; Janelle West; John Callaway; Sally Trnka; Mark Wegener; Joy Zedler
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.4 pp. 750-757
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Chloropyron maritimum subsp. maritimum; adaptive management; annuals; beak; bees; birds; canopy; case studies; conservation areas; desalination; germination; global warming; grasses; indigenous species; introduced plants; littoral zone; monitoring; parasitism; perennials; pollinators; rain; regression analysis; reproduction; roots; salt marsh plants; salt marshes; temperature; tides; upland soils; California
Abstract:
... In theory, extirpated plant species can be reintroduced and managed to restore sustainable populations. However, few reintroduced plants are known to persist for more than a few years. Our adaptive‐management case study illustrates how we restored the endangered hemiparasitic annual plant, Chloropyron maritimum subsp. maritimum (salt marsh bird's beak), to Sweetwater Marsh, San Diego Bay National ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12934

67. Addition of composted green waste and ericoid mycorrhizal fungi fails to facilitate establishment of Atlantic heathland species

Author:
Mary Lane; Mick E. Hanley; Paul Lunt; Mairi E. Knight; Charlotte B. Braungardt; Jon S. Ellis
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.8 pp. e13450
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Calluna vulgaris; Erica tetralix; Ulex europaeus; ecological restoration; field experimentation; green waste; greenhouse experimentation; greenhouses; heathlands; kaolinite; lignin; mortality; organic matter; pH; soil; soil remediation; solid wastes; symbionts
Abstract:
... Post‐mining restoration of heathland habitats has met with mixed success. Failures are often ascribed to the complexity of replicating soil conditions: a scarcity of organic matter and microbial symbionts in stored overburden used for restoration is frequently implicated. Nonetheless, systematic investigation of the role of both interventions is lacking. Using a greenhouse trial and a large‐scale ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13450

68. Addressing barriers to improve biocrust colonization and establishment in dryland restoration

Author:
Anita Antoninka; Matthew A. Bowker; Nichole N. Barger; Jayne Belnap; Ana Giraldo‐Silva; Sasha C. Reed; Ferran Garcia‐Pichel; Michael C. Duniway
Source:
Restoration ecology 2020 v.28 Suppl S2 pp. S150
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
arid lands; biological soil crusts; carbon; disturbed soils; ecological restoration; ecosystems; habitats; hydrology; land degradation; probability; soil erosion; straw; Great Basin Desert; Utah
Abstract:
... Methods to reduce soil loss and associated loss of ecosystem functions due to land degradation are of particular importance in dryland ecosystems. Biocrusts are communities of cyanobacteria, lichens, and bryophytes that are vulnerable to soil disturbance, but provide vital ecosystem functions when present. Biocrusts stabilize soil, improve hydrologic function, and increase nutrient and carbon inpu ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13052

69. Adjustive ecological restoration through stakeholder involvement: a case of riparian landscape restoration on privately owned land with public access

Author:
Christian Gamborg; Jonas Morsing; Karsten Raulund‐Rasmussen
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.5 pp. 1073-1083
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
adaptive management; ecological restoration; humans; landscape restoration; stakeholders; surveys; uncertainty
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration involves a dual uncertainty or disagreement, one connected to changes in the environment and in human expertises, and another related to changes in views of acceptability over time and underlying value disagreements. While the former often is attended to under the notion of adaptive management, the latter is less often considered. The aim of this article is to investigate ho ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12955

70. Advancing Forest Cover Development on a High-Elevation Sierra Nevada Mine Site with Nutritional Amendments

Author:
Walker, Roger F.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2008 v.16 no.3 pp. 486-494
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Pinus jeffreyi; aluminum; biosolids; climate; fertilizers; forest restoration; forests; manganese; mountains; nitrates; nitrogen; nutrition; phosphorus; saplings; soil; urea
Abstract:
... Selected nutrient amendments were evaluated for their capacity to enhance growth and nutrition of established but stunted Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.) saplings on an acidic Sierra Nevada surface mine. The amendments were applied by topdressing at three rates each and consisted of Forestcote 22-4-6 + Minors, a controlled-release formulation; Free Flow 29-3-4 and Hydro Agri 21-7-14, t ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00322.x

71. Afforested fields benefit nutrient‐demanding fungi

Author:
Atte Komonen; Lotta M. Sundström; Antti Wall; Panu Halme
Source:
Restoration ecology 2016 v.24 no.1 pp. 53-60
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Betula pendula; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; afforestation; bulk density; calcium; community structure; ecosystems; field experimentation; forest soils; fungal communities; fungi; habitats; soil pH; soil quality; species diversity; trees; Finland
Abstract:
... Impaired ecosystems are converted back to natural ecosystems or some other target stage by means of restoration and management. Due to their agricultural legacy, afforested fields might be valuable compensatory habitats for rare fungal species that require nutrient‐rich forest soils. Using a large‐scale field experiment in Finland, we studied community composition of macrofungi (agarics and bolete ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12282

72. Agro-Successional Restoration as a Strategy to Facilitate Tropical Forest Recovery

Author:
Vieira, Daniel L.M.; Holl, Karen D.; Peneireiro, Fabiana M.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.4 pp. 451-459
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
agricultural land; agroecology; agroforestry; cost effectiveness; crops; farmers; food security; forest restoration; humans; livelihood; models; planting; scientists; soil fertility; synergism; trees; tropical forests; tropics; weed control
Abstract:
... With the increasing need to restore former agricultural lands worldwide and in the tropics, in particular, it is critical to explore different models for how to restore these lands in a cost-effective manner which best simulates natural forest recovery and provides for human livelihoods. We propose that agro-successional restoration, which we define as incorporating a range of agroecology and agro ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00570.x

73. Alcoa's Mining and Restoration Process in South Western Australia

Author:
Koch, John M.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2007 v.15 no.s4 pp. S11
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
bauxite; mining; monitoring; surveys; Western Australia
Abstract:
... This paper describes the sequence of Alcoa's bauxite mining and restoration operations in Western Australia, commencing with pre-mining surveys and geological exploration through to the preparation and extraction of the bauxite ore, the restoration process, and then monitoring. These methods have changed continually since operations commenced in 1963 as knowledge improved; however, this paper only ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00288.x

74. Alien Invasions, Ecological Restoration in Cities and the Loss of Ecological Memory

Author:
Schaefer, Valentin
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.2 pp. 171-176
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
cities; climate change; ecological restoration; ecosystems; invasive species; mycorrhizae; seeds; soil properties; spores
Abstract:
... After a community or ecosystem is lost, it may leave behind an ecological memory. The site history, soil properties, spores, seeds, stem fragments, mycorrhizae, species, populations, and other remnants may influence the composition of the replacement community or ecosystem to varying degrees. The remnants may also hold the site to a trajectory that has implications for ecological restoration. This ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00513.x

75. Alien Plant Invasions, Introduced Ungulates, and Alternative States in a Mesic Forest in Hawaii

Author:
Stephen G. Weller; Robert J. Cabin; David H. Lorence; Steven Perlman; Ken Wood; Timothy Flynn; Ann K. Sakai
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.5 pp. 671-680
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
biodiversity; canopy; ecosystems; ferns and fern allies; forests; germination; indigenous species; introduced plants; invasive species; seedlings; understory; ungulates; woody plants; Kauai
Abstract:
... Restoration by natural successional processes after removal of perturbations may not be feasible for many degraded ecosystems. Controlling major ecological threats such as non‐native ungulates is often a critical first step toward restoring native communities but past degradation, interactions with alien species and abiotic features may create conditions requiring additional intervention to ensure ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00635.x

76. Aligning nature conservation and agriculture: the search for new regimes

Author:
Henny J. van der Windt; Jac. A.A. Swart
Source:
Restoration ecology 2018 v.26 Suppl S1 pp. S54
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
agricultural land; anthropogenic activities; biodiversity; land use; monitoring; natural resources conservation; Netherlands
Abstract:
... In addition to the protection of nature in reserves, known as the land‐sparing approach, another strategy is often suggested, the land‐sharing approach, which implies the integration of nature protection with other human activities. Especially in Europe, a rich variety of sharing approaches have been practiced. Using the theoretical concepts of the multilevel perspective on sustainable transitions ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12570

77. Alleviation of Both Water and Nutrient Limitations is Necessary to Accelerate Ecological Restoration of Waste Rock Tips

Author:
Williamson, Julie C.; Rowe, Ed C.; Hill, Paul W.; Nason, Mark A.; Jones, David L.; Healey, John R.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.2 pp. 194-204
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
clay; conservation areas; ecological restoration; field experimentation; gels; mineral fertilizers; national parks; natural regeneration; nitrogen; nutrients; organic matter; pioneer species; plant establishment; polyacrylamide; soil; soil analysis; tree growth; trees; wastes; water holding capacity; woody plants
Abstract:
... Hard rock quarries are commonly located close to national parks and special areas of conservation and are generally regarded as visually intrusive. Consequently, restoration strategies that effectively accelerate natural plant regeneration processes are required. Slate waste tips present extreme conditions for plant establishment with multiple potential limiting factors (e.g., lack of organic matt ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00575.x

78. Alpine restoration: planting and seeding of native species facilitate vegetation recovery

Author:
Catharina C. Vloon; Marianne Evju; Kari Klanderud; Dagmar Hagen
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.1 pp. e13479
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Festuca ovina; Salix; ecological restoration; heathlands; indigenous species; soil; species richness; vascular plants; vegetation cover
Abstract:
... Vegetation recovery in severely disturbed alpine ecosystems can be accelerated through active restoration measures. This study evaluated the short‐term effects of two restoration treatments, planting of propagated native Salix (willow) shrubs in three different densities (1, 2.5, and 4 plants/m²) and seeding of the native grass Festuca ovina (sheep fescue), in a disturbed alpine heathland. We eval ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13479

79. Alteration and Recovery of Slash Pile Burn Sites in the Restoration of a Fire‐Maintained Ecosystem

Author:
Michelle N. Creech; L. Katherine Kirkman; Lawrence A. Morris
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.4 pp. 505-516
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
acid soils; buried seeds; ecosystems; fire scars; hardwood; indigenous species; nutrient content; prescribed burning; slash; vegetation
Abstract:
... Restoration practices incorporating timber harvest (e.g. to remove undesirable species or reduce tree densities) may generate unmerchantable wood debris that is piled and burned for fuel reduction. Slash pile burns are common in longleaf pine ecosystem restoration that involves hardwood removal before reintroduction of frequent prescribed fire. In this context, long‐lasting effects of slash pile b ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00780.x

80. Altering Light Availability to Restore Invaded Forest: The Predictive Role of Plant Traits

Author:
Funk, Jennifer L.; McDaniel, Sierra
Source:
Restoration ecology 2010 v.18 no.6 pp. 865-872
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
interspecific variation; Coprosma; canopy; shade tolerance; Pennisetum clandestinum; seedlings; understory; leaves; planting; indigenous species; stress tolerance; invasive species; photosynthesis; chlorophyll; Metrosideros polymorpha; Acacia koa; Ehrharta; forests
Abstract:
... Many studies have demonstrated that reduced light availability, which can be manipulated at local scales by planting or seeding canopy species, can curtail the growth of invasive species and promote the growth of native species. Species differences in functional traits, such as light use and stress tolerance, may be used to determine how native and invasive species will respond to these resource m ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00515.x

81. Altering Light and Soil N to Limit Phalaris arundinacea Reinvasion in Sedge Meadow Restorations

Author:
Iannone, Basil V. III.; Galatowitsch, Susan M.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2008 v.16 no.4 pp. 689-701
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Phalaris arundinacea; cover crops; hydrology; invasive species; meadows; nitrogen; sawdust; seedling emergence; seedling growth; seedlings; sowing; wetlands
Abstract:
... Efforts to eradicate invasive plants in restorations can unintentionally create conditions that favor reinvasion over the establishment of desired species, especially when remnant invasive propagules persist. Reducing resources needed by the invader for seedling establishment, however, may be an effective strategy to prevent reinvasion. Propagules of Phalaris arundinacea persist after removal from ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00481.x

82. Alternatives for Reintroducing a Rare Ecotone Species: Manually Thinned Forest Edge versus Restored Habitat Remnant

Author:
Possley, Jennifer; Maschinski, Joyce; Rodriguez, Cristina; Dozier, Jane Griffin
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.5 pp. 668-677
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Lantana; biologists; coniferous forests; ecotones; edge effects; habitats; hardwood; hardwood forests; indigenous species; landscapes; photosynthetically active radiation; seedlings; shrubs; Florida
Abstract:
... Species native to ecotones are often overlooked in restoration efforts despite the increasing rarity of ecotone habitat. In fragmented, fire-suppressed landscapes, true ecotone may no longer exist. Restoration biologists interested in reintroducing ecotone species must decide whether to plant them in historic ecotones maintained by manual thinning or whether to opt for discrete restoration areas t ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00395.x

83. Amendment Placement Directs Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling in Severely Disturbed Soils

Author:
Biederman, Lori A.; Whisenant, Steven G.
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.3 pp. 360-370
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
aboveground biomass; biological development; carbon; disturbed soils; microbial biomass; nitrogen; nitrogen content; soil nutrients; soil quality; soil resources; vegetation
Abstract:
... The recovery of ecosystem processes in severely disturbed systems is often limited by biological resources in the soil. The objective of this study was to direct soil microbial biomass (SMB) size and activity with organic amendments. These amendments were applied to the soil at different amendment locations (incorporated versus surface-applied) and amounts (none, light, and heavy) in a 2 × 3 facto ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00564.x

84. Amendments fail to hasten biocrust recovery or soil stability at a disturbed dryland sandy site

Author:
David G. Chandler; Natalie Day; Matthew D. Madsen; Jayne Belnap
Source:
Restoration ecology 2019 v.27 no.2 pp. 289-297
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Bryophyta; Chlorophyta; Cyanobacteria; aggregate stability; arid lands; biological soil crusts; biomass; ecological function; fungi; gels; gypsum; hydraulic conductivity; inoculum; lichens; nutrients; oils; polyacrylamide; sodium chloride; soil aggregates; soil amendments; soil strength
Abstract:
... In most drylands, biological soil crusts (biocrusts), an assemblage of lichens, bryophytes, fungi, green algae, and cyanobacteria, are critical to healthy ecosystem function. However, they are extremely sensitive to disturbance and attempts to facilitate their recovery have had variable success. In this study, we applied soil amendments designed to improve soil surface stability and accelerate bio ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12870

85. American Chestnut Past and Future: Implications of Restoration for Resource Pulses and Consumer Populations of Eastern U.S. Forests

Author:
Harmony J. Dalgleish; Robert K. Swihart
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.4 pp. 490-497
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Castanea dentata; Fagus; Lymantria dispar; Lyme disease; Tamias striatus; canopy; conifers; crops; deer; forests; hybrids; mice; models; population growth; population size; squirrels; wildlife; Eastern United States
Abstract:
... Forests dominated by oak, beech, hornbeam, and boreal conifers are characterized by resource pulses. Contemporary eastern U.S. oak forests may exhibit dramatic resource pulses in part because of the loss of American chestnut, which comprised 25–50% of the canopy throughout its range. Chestnut loss may have reduced mast resources for wildlife. A newly developed, blight‐resistant hybrid makes reintr ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00795.x

86. An Application of Plant Functional Types for Predicting Restoration Outcomes

Author:
Mark G. Tozer; Berin D. E. Mackenzie; Christopher C. Simpson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.6 pp. 730-739
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
seed dormancy; germination; probability; longevity; models; topsoil; planting; indigenous species; prediction
Abstract:
... We evaluated the restoration of native plant assemblages by topsoil translocation in the Hunter Valley, south‐east Australia. Species' responses were characterized by defining nine plant functional types (PFTs) based on combinations of four response mechanisms (seed bank persistence, germination cues, resprouting mechanisms, and longevity) through which species were predicted to persist or decline ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00828.x

87. An Artificial Aril Designed to Induce Seed Hauling by Ants for Ecological Rehabilitation Purposes

Author:
Natalia Henao‐Gallego; Selene Escobar‐Ramírez; Zoraida Calle; James Montoya‐Lerma; Inge Armbrecht
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.5 pp. 555-560
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Pheidole; Solenopsis geminata; cattle; ecological restoration; farms; honey; nests; paper; pastures; seeds; tuna oil
Abstract:
... Ants are effective at moving seeds toward their nests, something that may benefit the seeds. We evaluated whether seed movements that may be useful for the rehabilitation of degraded pastures in Colombia can be enhanced by local ants. An artificial aril was prepared and then evaluated in six open cattle pasture farms. Twenty paper disks (each holding seeds with an artificial aril, honey, tuna oil, ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00852.x

88. An Assessment of Introductory Restoration Courses in the United States and Canada

Author:
Jonathan D. Bakker; Justin Howell
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.5 pp. 572-577
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
attitudes and opinions; certification; ecological restoration; education; natural resource management; students; Canada; United States
Abstract:
... A considerable number of institutions offer courses in restoration ecology and its application, ecological restoration. We quantified the scope and structure of introductory restoration courses at 67 post‐secondary institutions by reviewing institutional course catalogs and course syllabi. Most courses were available at Research‐level institutions. More than half of the courses were offered within ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00799.x

89. An Ecosystem Model for Exploring Lake Restoration Effects on Fish Communities and Fisheries in Florida

Author:
Mark W. Rogers; Micheal S. Allen
Source:
Restoration ecology 2012 v.20 no.5 pp. 612-622
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
animal communities; ecological restoration; ecosystems; edge effects; fisheries; game fish; habitat conservation; lakes; models; Florida
Abstract:
... Developing quantitative ecosystem–scale expectations of habitat restoration projects and examining trade‐offs associated with alternative approaches has been a challenge for restoration ecology. Many of the largest freshwater lake restoration projects have occurred in Florida to remediate degradation to vegetated littoral habitats resulting from stabilized water levels, but effects across lake foo ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00819.x

90. An Effective Method for Collecting and Storing Seeds from Zostera marina (Eelgrass) in the Yellow Sea, China

Author:
Jinhua Pan; Xin Jiang; Xiaojie Li; Houwei Han; Zhuangzhi Zhang; Zhiling Li; Shenhui Yu; Shaofeng Song; Ruina Wu; Yongxin Jiang; Nan Zhao; Guanpin Yang
Source:
Restoration ecology 2014 v.22 no.6 pp. 716-722
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Zostera marina; adults; analysis of variance; coasts; ecosystems; germination; planting; salinity; seagrasses; seeds; shoots; sowing; storage time; temperature; viability; China; Yellow Sea
Abstract:
... The coast of the Yellow Sea in China, like many other temperate coastal zones, has been experiencing a dramatic decline in the abundance of seagrass. Intensive efforts have been made to restore seagrass communities along the coast to restore the function of the coastal ecosystem. Transplanting adult Zostera marina shoots is labor‐intensive, time‐consuming, expensive, and detrimental to donor beds; ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12137

91. An Evaluation of Revegetation Success on Bauxite Residue

Author:
Courtney, Ronan; Mullen, George; Harrington, Tom
Source:
Restoration ecology 2009 v.17 no.3 pp. 350-358
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Holcus lanatus; Trifolium pratense; aluminum; aluminum oxide; bauxite; calcium; elemental composition; exchangeable magnesium; exchangeable sodium; gypsum; land restoration; magnesium; manganese; monitoring; nitrogen; pH; phosphorus; potassium; sodium; sowing
Abstract:
... The current study was undertaken to evaluate the success of a revegetation program on three sites within the Bauxite Residue Disposal Area at the Aughinish Alumina Ltd. refinery. This was achieved by determining botanical diversity, substrate conditions, and plant uptake. Two sites revegetated in 1999, with and without the use of gypsum, were assessed and compared to a site revegetated in 1997. Co ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00375.x

92. An Evaluation of the Short‐Term Progress of Restoration Combining Ecological Assessment and Public Perception

Author:
Thorunn Petursdottir; Asa L. Aradottir; Karl Benediktsson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2013 v.21 no.1 pp. 75-85
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecosystems; grasses; land restoration; photographs; questionnaires; soil; surveys; vegetation; Iceland
Abstract:
... Ecological restoration centers on the reestablishment of ecological processes and the integrity of degraded ecosystems, but its success also depends on public acceptance and support. In this study, we evaluated the short‐term ecological effects of different restoration treatments in Iceland. Furthermore, we tested the public perception of aesthetic and recreational values of these revegetated area ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2011.00855.x

93. An Integrated Framework for the Instrumental Valuation of Nature

Author:
Weesie, Peter D.M.; van Andel, Jelte
Source:
Restoration ecology 2008 v.16 no.1 pp. 1-4
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecosystem services; ecosystems; humans; sustainability science and engineering
Abstract:
... Nature is most often valued in terms of its provision of ecosystem goods and services to meet human needs. However, such instrumental valuations, informed by ecological economics, are limited by the mainly anthropocentric orientation. We present a framework to assess anthropocentric and nonanthropocentric instrumental values of nature in a balanced way, in association with sustainability science. ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2007.00353.x

94. An Introduction to a Special Issue on Large-Scale Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Restoration Research in the Chesapeake Bay: 2003-2008

Author:
Shafer, Deborah; Bergstrom, Peter
Source:
Restoration ecology 2010 v.18 no.4 pp. 481-489
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
ecological restoration; estuaries; labor; planting; private sector; seeds; sowing; submerged aquatic plants; Chesapeake Bay
Abstract:
... The Chesapeake Bay is one of the world's largest estuaries. Dramatic declines in the abundance and distribution of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Chesapeake Bay over the last few decades led to a series of management decisions aimed at protecting and restoring SAV populations throughout the bay. In 2003, the Chesapeake Bay Program established a goal of planting 405 ha of SAV by 2008. Re ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00689.x

95. An Investigation into the Effect of Soil and Vegetation on the Successful Creation of a Hay Meadow on a Clay-Capped Landfill

Author:
Carrington, Lindsay P.; Diaz, Anita
Source:
Restoration ecology 2011 v.19 no.1 pp. 93-100
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Elymus repens subsp. repens; Trifolium repens; botanical composition; clay; community development; composts; earthworms; edaphic factors; germination; grasses; landfills; meadows; organic matter; physicochemical properties; soil water; sward; topsoil; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... This paper investigates the effect that manipulation of soil and vegetation conditions has on plant community development during attempts to create neutral hay meadow communities on a clay-capped landfill in Somerset, United Kingdom. The objectives are (1) to determine the effect of manipulation of soil and vegetation on the development of the target plant community, (2) to identify whether these ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1526-100X.2009.00533.x

96. An agent‐based model accurately predicts larval dispersal and identifies restoration and monitoring priorities for eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) in a Southwest Florida estuary

Author:
Bass Dye; Felix Jose; Joëlle Richard; Jonas Brandi Mortensen; Eric C. Milbrandt
Source:
Restoration ecology 2022 v.30 no.1 pp. e13487
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Crassostrea virginica; ecological restoration; estuaries; freshwater; larvae; models; mortality; oysters; rivers; salt tolerance; Florida
Abstract:
... An agent‐based modeling (ABM) framework was developed to support oyster reef restoration efforts in the Caloosahatchee River Estuary located within the encompassing Charlotte Harbor estuarine system, Southwest Florida. The modeling approach is novel for this shallow estuary which experiences heavily managed freshwater inflow known to be an ecological stressor to the estuary's oysters. The aims of ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13487

97. An assessment of the seascape genetic structure and hydrodynamic connectivity for subtropical seagrass restoration

Author:
Emma L. Jackson; Timothy M. Smith; Paul H. York; Jesper Nielsen; Andrew D. Irving; Craig D. H. Sherman
Source:
Restoration ecology 2021 v.29 no.1 pp. e13269
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Bayesian theory; ecological restoration; gene flow; genetic structure; genetic variation; habitat conservation; hydrodynamics; microsatellite repeats; seagrasses; sexual reproduction
Abstract:
... Seagrass ecosystems have suffered significant declines globally and focus is shifting to restoration efforts. A key component to successful restoration is an understanding of the genetic factors potentially influencing restoration success. This includes understanding levels of connectivity between restoration locations and neighboring seagrass populations that promote natural recovery (source and ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.13269

98. An inventory of continental U.S. terrestrial candidate ecological restoration areas based on landscape context

Author:
James Wickham; Kurt Riitters; Peter Vogt; Jennifer Costanza; Anne Neale
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.6 pp. 894-902
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Clean Water Act; Internet; United States Environmental Protection Agency; databases; ecological restoration; forests; image analysis; inventories; landscapes; prioritization; roads; soil fertility; stakeholders; water quality; wetlands; Great Plains region; North Carolina
Abstract:
... Landscape context is an important factor in restoration ecology, but the use of landscape context for site prioritization has not been as fully developed. We used morphological image processing to identify candidate ecological restoration areas based on their proximity to existing natural vegetation. We identified 1,102,720 candidate ecological restoration areas across the continental United State ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12522
PubMed:
29683130
PubMed Central:
PMC5906803

99. An overview of peatland restoration in North America: where are we after 25 years?

Author:
Rodney A. Chimner; David J. Cooper; Frederic C. Wurster; Line Rochefort
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.2 pp. 283-292
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
Cyperaceae; Sphagnum; banking; bogs; climate; ecosystem management; fens; forestry; gasoline; grazing; groundwater; methodology; mosses and liverworts; nongovernmental organizations; oil and gas industry; overland flow; peatlands; roads; shrubs; stakeholders; swamps; trees; water quality; North America
Abstract:
... Peatland restoration in North America (NA) was initiated approximately 25 years ago on peat‐extracted bogs. Recent advances in peatland restoration in NA have expanded the original concepts and methodology. Restoration efforts in NA now include restoring peatlands from many diverse types of disturbances (e.g. roads, agriculture, grazing, erosion, forestry, and petrol industry infrastructure impact ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12434

100. An overview of the progress and challenges of peatland restoration in Western Europe

Author:
Roxane Andersen; Catherine Farrell; Martha Graf; Francis Muller; Emilie Calvar; Philippe Frankard; Simon Caporn; Penny Anderson
Source:
Restoration ecology 2017 v.25 no.2 pp. 271-282
ISSN:
1061-2971
Subject:
anthropogenic activities; carbon sinks; case studies; climate; ecosystem services; habitats; monitoring; peatlands; society; water purification; Western European region
Abstract:
... Peatlands are the most efficient terrestrial carbon store on Earth, and deliver multiple other ecosystem services including climate regulation, water purification, preservation of ecological and archaeological records, etc. Disturbed and degraded peatlands do not provide the same ecological services and thus bear a significant cost to society. Because this cost may be alleviated by appropriate res ...
DOI:
10.1111/rec.12415