Chapter 9
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Climate state
Steady-state that would persist indefinitely Maximum biological diversity Maximum storage of chemical element Maximum biological diversity
Principles for restoration
Ecosystems are dynamic not static No simple set of rules will be applicable tons specific restoration project Adaptive management, using the best science, is necessary for restoration to succeed Careful consideration of ecosystems, geology, and hydrology plays an important role in all restoration projects
Goals of restoration
Frequently accepted that restoration means restoring an ecosystem to its historical range of variation and to an ability to sustain itself and it’s crucial functions Cycling of chemical elements The flow of energy Maintenance of biological diversity
Rehabiliton
Moving a system closer to its natural state while recognizing that full ecological restoration of a disturbed system is beyond human intervention
Revitalization
Projects with objectives that go beyond met ecosystem restoration. Multipurpose projects.
Criteria used to judge success of restoration
Depends on Details of projects Target (reference) ecosystem to which the restored ecosystem is compared Varies between projects, but there are a few general criteria