Abstract
The novel ecosystem concept expands the restoration palette by focusing our attention on what is possible when recovery to an historical pre-disturbance condition is not. Although some elements of the concept have long been accepted in restoration circles, the novel ecosystem framework brings these elements to the fore. There is a growing frustration with restoration prescriptions that above all else emphasize native species and historical trajectories, and there is a clear need for alternatives that recognize real limitations to achieving these goals in at least some instances. Though not perfect, the novel ecosystem framework represents such an alternative.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 488-490 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Restoration Ecology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- decision trees
- ecological restoration
- historical conditions
- proof of concept
- restoration terminology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Ecology
- Nature and Landscape Conservation