Authors:
Ruiz-Jae_n, M.C. and T.M. Aide
Publication Date:
2005
Abstract/Summary:
To provide an example on how to assess restoration success, we compared four measures of vegetation structure, four measures of species diversity, and six measures of ecosystem processes among pre-reforested, reforested, and reference sites. In addition, we described how Bray Curtis Ordination could be used to evaluate restoration success. By including vegetation structure, species diversity, and ecosystem processes measures we have better information to determine the success of a restoration project. Moreover, the Subjective Bray Curtis Ordination is a useful approach for evaluating different restoration techniques or identifying measures that are recovering slowly and would benefit from additional management.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Forest Ecology and Management
Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112705004597