Plant Traits in Response to Raising Groundwater Levels in Wetland Restoration: Evidence from Three Case Studies

Authors:
van Bodegom, P.M., A.P. Grootjans, B.K. Sorrell, R.M. Bekker, C. Bakker and W.A. Ozinga

Publication Date:
2006

Abstract/Summary:
Is raising groundwater tables successful as a wetland restoration strategy? The prevalent traits of the restored wetlands do not coincide with traits belonging to generally targeted plant species of wetland restoration. Long-term observations in restored and control wetlands with different groundwater regimes are needed to determine whether target plant species eventually revegetate restored wetlands.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Applied Vegetation Science

Link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1654-109X.2006.tb00674.x/abstract