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The RRC provides a searchable database of restoration projects from around the world intended to serve as a resource for practitioners, researchers, educators, students, and the general public. Projects have been freely contributed by users of the SER website, or have been compiled from publicly available information by SER staff or other designees of SER. Expand the filter tool below to search for projects by country, region, biome, ecosystem, cause of degradation, or any combination of these factors.
Although SER does review all submissions for relevance, quality, and completeness before approving them for inclusion in the database, they are not subjected to peer review nor has project information been independently verified in the field. SER therefore makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information presented here or the degree to which the methods, techniques, and strategies used for a particular project adhere to generally accepted standards for ecological restoration practice. Anyone interested in learning more about a particular project is encouraged to contact the project lead or the responsible organization directly for further information.
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China: Agenda 21 Mangrove Restoration in Southern China (Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian and Guangdong Regions)
Country: China
Abstract: This project was initiated under the auspices of the Priority Programme for China's Agenda 21. Its ultimate goal is a large-scale restoration of the mangrove and coral reef ecosystems in the southern coastal regions of Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian and Guangdong. This southern zone has seen increasing degradation as a result of exploitative activities, and the Chinese government is interested in working to restore its biodiversity and implementing institutional strategies for long-term management and...Vietnam: Mangrove Restoration in Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City)
Country: Vietnam
Abstract: Can Gio Mangroves cover an area of about 38,750 ha and occupy 54,2% of the total natural land of the district. In the second Indochina war, the dense mangroves were severely destroyed by bombs and herbicides sprayed. Many animals were killed or migrated to other areas. Severe erosion was observed in the dead mangrove areas and along the river banks. A large area of bare land has turned into acid sulfate soil. Rehabilitation is a joint effort of Ho Chi Minh City's people. An extensive...India: Mangrove Restoration in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Abstract: The MANGREEN project intends to be a model for the community-based ecological restoration of mangroves through the application of scientific knowledge along with socio-economic development. In September 2005, the project was initiated in two villages: Keezhathottam and Velivayal located at Agni estuary in the northern Palk Bay, where the natural and artificial regeneration sites have been successfully established after a careful study on the soil quality, suitable species composition,...USA: California: Restoration of Batiquitos Lagoon (Carlsbad)
Country: United States of America
Abstract: Batiquitos Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in the southern part of California just 35 miles (56.3 km) north of San Diego city. During the 20th century many transportation routes had been built across the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon, cutting the lagoon off from the ocean. This included three transportation corridors (a railroad bridge, the Pacific Coast Highway, and Interstate 5) that were constructed across the lagoon. These corridors constricted the tidal flow of water in and out of the...USA: California: Bair Island Restoration Project (San Francisco Bay)
Country: United States of America
Abstract: Bair Island Restoration Project, San Francisco Bay, California. Bair Island is located in the southern part of San Francisco Bay and is now owned by the State of California as the Bair Island State Ecological Reserve. Donated by the Peninsula Open Space Trust after they purchased it from a company whose housing development plans fell through, it was passed on to and is now managed by Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Redwood City. A geographical aspect of San Francisco...Spain: Ecological Restoration of Monreal Springs (Teruel)
Country: Spain
Abstract: The Ecological Restoration of Monreal Springs (Teruel, NE Spain) was developed in order to recover wetland habitats and ecological functioning of this groundwater discharge system formed by a rosary of 50 springs and recover its connectivity with the Jiloca River as the water from these springs is the major source of water for the Jiloca River.The project was carried out after meetings and agreements with local stakeholders and promoted and sponsored by the local (Monreal Municipality) and...