Restoration ecology: Repairing the earth’s ecosystems in the new millennium

Authors:
Hobbs, R.J. and J.A. Harris

Publication Date:
2001

Abstract/Summary:
We argue that restoration ecology has to be an integral component of land management in today’s world, and to be broadly applicable, has to have a clearly articulated conceptual basis. This needs to recognize that most ecosystems are dynamic and hence restoration goals cannot be based on static attributes. Setting clear and achievable goals is essential, and these should focus on the desired characteristics for the system in the future, rather than in relation to what these were in the past.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Restoration Ecology

Link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1526-100x.2001.009002239.x/abstract