Restoration seed and plant material supply chains are complex social networks DOI Creative Commons
E. B. Allen, Adam T. Cross,

Alan Berger

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Previous studies have advanced the conceptual framing of a “supply chain” to describe and examine key steps, inputs, flows related production use seed plant material in ecological restoration. However, these paid less attention investigating interrelationships among social actors throughout stages for restoration allied activities. We applied network analysis metrics evaluate number, kind, strength relationships 157 nine‐state region Northeastern United States, where rapid growth activities is driving demand surge native materials. Restoration supply chains are more complex than previous conceptualization suggests, we argue that term “restoration networks” illustrative this complexity. Results highlighted interdependency different sectors, marked variation input output across spatial–temporal scales, interplay linear nonlinear chain steps. The study area had core–periphery structure, with core comprising end‐users such as government agencies, design build contractors, non‐profit organizations surrounded by periphery suppliers. It important avoid oversimplifying systems strong linkages. Understanding relationship patterns can enhance communication, coordination, collaboration all prerequisite overcoming bottlenecks meeting global goals coming decades.

Language: Английский

Creating, enhancing, and capturing environmental product values – medicinal and spice plant trade in the Himalayan foothills DOI Creative Commons
Dipesh Pyakurel, Carsten Smith‐Hall

Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100782 - 100782

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Low‐cost technology supports propagation of endemic species from a global biodiversity hotspot DOI Open Access
Flávia Santos Faria, Carlos A. Ordóñez‐Parra,

Lívia Granata

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

A widespread myth in tropical grassy biome restoration is that most native plants are not amenable to propagation. This untested assumption has hampered the development of productive chains campo rupestre , a megadiverse edaphic grassy‐shrubby ecosystem where species often produce large proportion embryoless or nonviable, minute seeds. Likely, arises due limited and testing techniques for seed cleaning plant propagation, coupled with lack synthesis current successful techniques. Here, we conducted series experiments on germination propagation endemics, providing evidence dispel this persisting foster grassland restoration. First, adapted flotation method—a reliable, low‐cost, fast, low‐technology technique—that successfully separates high‐quality seeds from low‐quality ones. Germination floating was significantly lower than precipitated all species, indicating effectiveness method. We also ran showing under nursery conditions equal outperformed chambers, suggesting laboratory studies might underestimate potential species. Our experiment indicates high seedling production relatively survival rates growth common settings. Finally, provide total 70 demonstrating success 117 Dispelling cultivation creates numerous opportunities further partnerships among governments, mining industry, academics, local producers.

Language: Английский

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What is known about the germination of plant species from open wetlands in the Cerrado? DOI
Laura Smolski dos Santos, Anabele Stefânia Gomes, Natália Rodrigues Bijos

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

The open wetlands in the Cerrado are composed of herbaceous graminoid vegetation, growing under moist, acidic soils, rich organic matter. Their hydrological dynamics support a high diversity plants that adapted to fluctuating conditions water table, influenced by seasonal levels. This study conducted literature review evaluate current understanding germination, viability, storage, and dormancy most abundant plant species Cerrado. We also investigated whether these currently being traded seed market. search yielded nine papers presenting data on coverage density. These studies encompassed 33 sites Cerrado, where 190 were abundant. Most (63%) found one site, indicating restricted distribution species. Moreover, it underscores successful wetland restoration must rely seeds from native local flora. identified 32 containing germination viability for only 46 (approximately 24%). Of these, 45 had laboratory available, while 11 evaluated field. In 2023, 12 marketed Seeds Networks. is confronted with significant challenges, including availability non‐tree trade market dearth knowledge regarding ecological characteristics

Language: Английский

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Ten years of directing seeding restoration in the Brazilian savanna: Lessons learned and the way forward DOI
Ana Wiederhecker,

Maxmiller Cardoso Ferreira,

Silvia Barbosa Rodrigues

et al.

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 365, P. 121576 - 121576

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Restoration seed and plant material supply chains are complex social networks DOI Creative Commons
E. B. Allen, Adam T. Cross,

Alan Berger

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Previous studies have advanced the conceptual framing of a “supply chain” to describe and examine key steps, inputs, flows related production use seed plant material in ecological restoration. However, these paid less attention investigating interrelationships among social actors throughout stages for restoration allied activities. We applied network analysis metrics evaluate number, kind, strength relationships 157 nine‐state region Northeastern United States, where rapid growth activities is driving demand surge native materials. Restoration supply chains are more complex than previous conceptualization suggests, we argue that term “restoration networks” illustrative this complexity. Results highlighted interdependency different sectors, marked variation input output across spatial–temporal scales, interplay linear nonlinear chain steps. The study area had core–periphery structure, with core comprising end‐users such as government agencies, design build contractors, non‐profit organizations surrounded by periphery suppliers. It important avoid oversimplifying systems strong linkages. Understanding relationship patterns can enhance communication, coordination, collaboration all prerequisite overcoming bottlenecks meeting global goals coming decades.

Language: Английский

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