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James Aronson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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international principles and standards for the practice of Ecological Restoration second edition
Restoration Ecology, 2019Co-Authors: George D Gann, Cara R Nelson, James Aronson, Tein Mcdonald, Bethanie Walder, Justin Jonson, James G Hallett, Cristina Eisenberg, Manuel R GuariguataAbstract:Ecological Restoration, when implemented effectively and sustainably, contributes to protecting biodiversity; improving human health and wellbeing; increasing food and water security; delivering goods, services, and economic prosperity; and supporting climate change mitigation, resilience, and adaptation. It is a solutions-based approach that engages communities, scientists, policymakers, and land managers to repair Ecological damage and rebuild a healthier relationship between people and the rest of nature. When combined with conservation and sustainable use, Ecological Restoration is the link needed to move local, regional, and global environmental conditions from a state of continued degradation, to one of net positive improvement. The second edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration (the Standards) presents a robust framework for Restoration projects to achieve intended goals, while addressing challenges including effective design and implementation, accounting for complex ecosystem dynamics (especially in the context of climate change), and navigating trade-offs associated with land management priorities and decisions.
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Ecological Restoration and Ecological engineering: Complementary or indivisible?
Ecological Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: James Aronson, Andre F. Clewell, David Moreno-mateosAbstract:Abstract Ecological engineering and Ecological Restoration are distinct disciplines, both of which are urgently needed to reverse global environmental damage. Relative to Ecological Restoration, Ecological engineering provides outcomes that are more predictable but with lower diversity. It also aims to provide higher functionality with respect to one or a few ecosystem services, relative to Ecological Restoration which aims at full, long-term recovery of lost ecosystem services. Ecological engineering generally incurs higher maintenance costs and provides lower values of natural capital than Ecological Restoration. In particular, we contend that “large scale Restoration projects” include little Restoration and should be recognized as “large scale rehabilitation programs” more aligned with Ecological engineering principles and the overriding aim of restoring natural capital. Engineers and ecologists must work together and learn from each other if our work is to generate significant societal benefits.
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Ecological Restoration in the deep sea desiderata
Marine Policy, 2014Co-Authors: C L Van Dover, James Aronson, Linwood Pendleton, Samantha Smith, Sophie Arnaudhaond, David Morenomateos, Edward B Barbier, D S M Billett, K Bowers, Roberto DanovaroAbstract:An era of expanding deep-ocean industrialization is before us, with policy makers establishing governance frameworks for sustainable management of deep-sea resources while scientists learn more about the Ecological structure and functioning of the largest biome on the planet. Missing from discussion of the stewardship of the deep ocean is Ecological Restoration. If existing activities in the deep sea continue or are expanded and new deep-ocean industries are developed, there is need to consider what is required to minimize or repair resulting damages to the deep-sea environment. In addition, thought should be given as to how any past damage can be rectified. This paper develops the discourse on deep-sea Restoration and offers guidance on planning and implementing Ecological Restoration projects for deep-sea ecosystems that are already, or are at threat of becoming, degraded, damaged or destroyed. Two deep-sea Restoration case studies or scenarios are described (deep-sea stony corals on the Darwin Mounds off the west coast of Scotland, deep-sea hydrothermal vents in Manus Basin, Papua New Guinea) and are contrasted with on-going saltmarsh Restoration in San Francisco Bay. For these case studies, a set of socio-economic, Ecological, and technological decision parameters that might favor (or not) their Restoration are examined. Costs for hypothetical Restoration scenarios in the deep sea are estimated and first indications suggest they may be two to three orders of magnitude greater per hectare than costs for Restoration efforts in shallow-water marine systems.
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Ecological Restoration principles values and structure of an emerging profession
2008Co-Authors: Andre F. Clewell, James AronsonAbstract:The field of Ecological Restoration is a rapidly growing discipline that encompasses a wide range of activities and brings together practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from volunteer backyard Restorationists to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants."Ecological Restoration" offers for the first time a unified vision of Ecological Restoration as a field of study, one that clearly states the discipline's precepts and emphasizes issues of importance to those involved at all levels. In a lively, personal fashion, the authors discuss scientific and practical aspects of the field as well as the human needs and values that motivate practitioners. This book identifies fundamental concepts upon which Restoration is based. It considers the principles of Restoration practice. It explores the diverse values that are fulfilled with the Restoration of ecosystems. It reviews the structure of Restoration practice, including the various contexts for Restoration work, the professional development of its practitioners, and the relationships of Restoration with allied fields and activities.A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of eight "virtual field trips," short photo essays of project sites around the world that illustrate various points made in the book and are "led" by those who were intimately involved with the project described. Throughout, Ecological Restoration is conceived as a holistic endeavor, one that addresses issues of Ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and sustainability science simultaneously, and draws upon cultural resources and local skills and knowledge in Restoration work.
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Ecological Restoration and global climate change
Restoration Ecology, 2006Co-Authors: James A. Harris, Jeffrey Aronson, Eric Higgs, Richard J Hobbs, James AronsonAbstract:There is an increasing consensus that global climate change occurs and that potential changes in climate are likely to have important regional consequences for biota and ecosystems. Ecological Restoration, including (re)afforestation and rehabilitation of degraded land, is included in the array of potential human responses to climate change. However, the implications of climate change for the broader practice of Ecological Restoration must be considered. In particular, the usefulness of historical ecosystem conditions as targets and references must be set against the likelihood that restoring these historic ecosystems is unlikely to be easy, or even possible, in the changed biophysical conditions of the future. We suggest that more consideration and debate needs to be directed at the implications of climate change for Restoration practice.
Wang Jingjing - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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research on the Ecological Restoration and sustainable development of discarded land of metal mine wasteland
Journal of Anhui Agricultural Sciences, 2010Co-Authors: Wang JingjingAbstract:Metal mining wastelands are unique landscapes,formed under the severe negative influence of human disturbance.The highly heterogeneous characteristics and low stability of these landscapes alters hydrologic,biological,and other natural processes.These alterations lead to many environmental problems,such as landscape fragmentation,diffusion of pollution,disruption of water flow,habitat degradation and biodiversity reduction.The paper briefly described the theoretical basis of Ecological Restoration that is used in the harnessing of the discarded land,summarized the Ecological Restoration technology for metal mines including the engineering treatment,vegetation Restoration and reconstruction of regional eco-environment system,presented the practice in China in land reclamation,rehabilitation of heavy metal-polluted vegetation,improvement of soil fertility and Restoration and rebuilding of regional Ecological system in the wasteland of metal mines,and discussed the trend of the Ecological Restoration of metal mine wasteland in China.
Roberto Danovaro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ecological Restoration in the deep sea desiderata
Marine Policy, 2014Co-Authors: C L Van Dover, James Aronson, Linwood Pendleton, Samantha Smith, Sophie Arnaudhaond, David Morenomateos, Edward B Barbier, D S M Billett, K Bowers, Roberto DanovaroAbstract:An era of expanding deep-ocean industrialization is before us, with policy makers establishing governance frameworks for sustainable management of deep-sea resources while scientists learn more about the Ecological structure and functioning of the largest biome on the planet. Missing from discussion of the stewardship of the deep ocean is Ecological Restoration. If existing activities in the deep sea continue or are expanded and new deep-ocean industries are developed, there is need to consider what is required to minimize or repair resulting damages to the deep-sea environment. In addition, thought should be given as to how any past damage can be rectified. This paper develops the discourse on deep-sea Restoration and offers guidance on planning and implementing Ecological Restoration projects for deep-sea ecosystems that are already, or are at threat of becoming, degraded, damaged or destroyed. Two deep-sea Restoration case studies or scenarios are described (deep-sea stony corals on the Darwin Mounds off the west coast of Scotland, deep-sea hydrothermal vents in Manus Basin, Papua New Guinea) and are contrasted with on-going saltmarsh Restoration in San Francisco Bay. For these case studies, a set of socio-economic, Ecological, and technological decision parameters that might favor (or not) their Restoration are examined. Costs for hypothetical Restoration scenarios in the deep sea are estimated and first indications suggest they may be two to three orders of magnitude greater per hectare than costs for Restoration efforts in shallow-water marine systems.
Xu Gui-fang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Application of Liana in Ecological Restoration of Side Slope
Research of Soil and Water Conservation, 2020Co-Authors: Xu Gui-fangAbstract:The problems which exist in plant selection of side slope Ecological Restoration are analyzed.Liana has multiple advantages on Ecological Restoration of side slope.Common side slope lianas are listed.The direction and emphasis of the future research of liana in side slope Ecological Restoration were briefly stated.
C L Van Dover - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Ecological Restoration in the deep sea desiderata
Marine Policy, 2014Co-Authors: C L Van Dover, James Aronson, Linwood Pendleton, Samantha Smith, Sophie Arnaudhaond, David Morenomateos, Edward B Barbier, D S M Billett, K Bowers, Roberto DanovaroAbstract:An era of expanding deep-ocean industrialization is before us, with policy makers establishing governance frameworks for sustainable management of deep-sea resources while scientists learn more about the Ecological structure and functioning of the largest biome on the planet. Missing from discussion of the stewardship of the deep ocean is Ecological Restoration. If existing activities in the deep sea continue or are expanded and new deep-ocean industries are developed, there is need to consider what is required to minimize or repair resulting damages to the deep-sea environment. In addition, thought should be given as to how any past damage can be rectified. This paper develops the discourse on deep-sea Restoration and offers guidance on planning and implementing Ecological Restoration projects for deep-sea ecosystems that are already, or are at threat of becoming, degraded, damaged or destroyed. Two deep-sea Restoration case studies or scenarios are described (deep-sea stony corals on the Darwin Mounds off the west coast of Scotland, deep-sea hydrothermal vents in Manus Basin, Papua New Guinea) and are contrasted with on-going saltmarsh Restoration in San Francisco Bay. For these case studies, a set of socio-economic, Ecological, and technological decision parameters that might favor (or not) their Restoration are examined. Costs for hypothetical Restoration scenarios in the deep sea are estimated and first indications suggest they may be two to three orders of magnitude greater per hectare than costs for Restoration efforts in shallow-water marine systems.
