Authors:
Schmitz, O.
Publication Date:
2012
Abstract/Summary:
The emerging field of restoration ecology is capitalizing on the natural restorative tendencies of ecological systems to build a science of repairing the harm inflicted by humans on natural environment. Evidence for this, for example, comes from a new meta-analysis of 124 studies that synthesizes recovery of impacted wetlands worldwide. While it may take up to two human generations to see full recovery, there is promise, given human will, to restore many damaged wetlands worldwide.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
PlOS One
Link:
http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1001248