Diversity for Restoration (D4R): Guiding the selection of tree species and seed sources for climate‐resilient restoration of tropical forest landscapes

Journal of Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 59(3), P. 664 - 679

Published: Nov. 10, 2021

Abstract At the start of UN Decade Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), restoration degraded ecosystems is more than ever a global priority. Tree planting will make up large share ambitious commitments made by countries around world, but careful planning needed to select species and seed sources that are suitably adapted present future site conditions meet objectives. Here we scalable freely available online tool, Diversity for (D4R), identify suitable tree climate‐resilient tropical forest landscape restoration. The D4R tool integrates (a) habitat suitability maps under current climatic conditions; (b) analysis functional trait data, local ecological knowledge other characteristics score how well match objectives; (c) optimization combinations abundances considering diversity or phylogenetic diversity, foster complementarity between ensure ecosystem multifunctionality stability; (d) development zone guide sourcing material predicted environmental conditions. We outline various elements behind discuss it fits within broader process, including review existing tools. Synthesis applications . enables non‐expert users combine traits, data climate change models best Originally developed dry forests Colombia, has now been expanded northwestern Peru–southern Ecuador Burkina Faso Cameroon, further expansion underway. Acknowledging wide range meanings goals, our intended support decision making anyone interested in landscapes, regardless purpose approach.

Language: Английский

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Post-fire ecological restoration in Latin American forest ecosystems: Insights and lessons from the last two decades

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 509, P. 120083 - 120083

Published: Feb. 10, 2022

Wildfires are responsible for a substantial loss of forest ecosystem services globally and represent major driving force degradation across Latin American the Caribbean (LAC). The detrimental effect fires is particularly relevant in regions where fire has been historically absent or rarely occurred. Nowadays, there an increasing interest to promote develop ecological restoration (ER) following fire. LAC constitutes hotspot work ER steadily over last decades, mainly due drive new generation young experienced ecologists foresters. Despite attention post-fire region, dearth initiatives compiling organizing all available information on this topic. This aims address such constraint, providing current forests. After brief contextualization environmental social consequences wildfires, we collect discuss recent advances restoring degraded From conifer Mexican ecosystems Southern Patagonian evergreen forests, look back two decades (2000–2020) discussing experiences success failure, as well limitations implementing approaches based passive/natural active/assisted restoration. Furthermore, also explore other aspects process, including those related participation community engagement (e.g. education restored areas), use regulation management reduce risks increase resilience, educational intermediate agroforestry silviculture practices. In sections, identify three categories specific constraints that condition ER, (biotic abiotic factors), technical/management factors socio-economic challenge Finally, briefly future perspectives LAC.

Language: Английский

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A decision-support framework for the restoration of Cystoseira sensu lato forests

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Macroalgal forests characterised by species of the genus Cystoseira sensu lato form important shallow coastal rocky habitats in Mediterranean Sea. These support a high biodiversity and provide ecosystem services societal benefits. Currently these are often poor condition many areas, due to loss degradation from both anthropogenic climate stressors. Restoration has recently moved forefront United Nations European Union agendas reverse this trend, particularly last decade with implementation various international policies. However, been generic targets (e.g., restoration 30% degraded 2030) not linked specifically what habitat or restore, where how. Initial have missed, new expected through proposed EU Nature Law, but overall guidance is still lacking. There few specific guides marine limited mostly seagrass, corals shellfish. As priority action for recovery ecosystems decision-support framework developed macroalgal forests, comprising stepwise decision tree additional descriptions key elements be considered action. The includes steps concerning current historical forest presence, site local assessment choice actions. Key considerations include (competence, society support, finance governance), success evaluation (at target level) long-term management. builds on existing work s.l. restoration, carried out AFRIMED project, also principles guidelines place habitats. reported here involved expertise scientists information stakeholders. Gaps were identified recommendations made, dealing stressors, coordinating networking stakeholders, integrating top down policy bottom up initiatives, funding actions, establishing synergies between conservation spatial planning finally communication publicity.

Language: Английский

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Sharing knowledge to improve ecological restoration outcomes

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 32(8)

Published: April 23, 2021

Ecological restoration efforts are likely to be more successful when project components informed by relevant stakeholders. However, key stakeholders often not included in design and deployment. This is largely driven a lack of practitioner knowledge experience with stakeholder relations. inclusion across the entire process can accomplished practitioners no formal social science training. Here, we describe several easy (and usually inexpensive) ways formally cultivate relationships among practitioners, researchers, improve outcomes. These include: how identify work stakeholders; recognize unique needs contributions groups, provide information back through outreach. Although this practice occurs dependent on context, integrating these approaches regularly into ecological projects will result successful, relevant, community‐supported management

Language: Английский

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Potential of adaptive co-management in restoring socio-ecological functions of degraded community forests in temperate Himalaya, India

Journal of Mountain Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(3), P. 860 - 872

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Challenges during the execution, results, and monitoring phases of ecological restoration: Learning from a country-wide assessment

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. e0249573 - e0249573

Published: April 6, 2021

Outcomes from restoration projects are often difficult for policymakers and stakeholders to assess, but this information is fundamental scaling up ecological actions. We evaluated technical aspects of the interventions, results (ecological socio-economic) monitoring practices in 75 Mexico using a digital survey composed 137 questions. found that terrestrial ecosystems generally relied on actions included minimal (97%) maximal (86%) intervention, while wetlands, preferred strategies were intermediate (75%) intervention (63%). Only third (38%) collective learning as source knowledge generate techniques (traditional management). In most (73%), multiple criteria (>2) considered when selecting plant species plantings; frequently used criterion was within area, native or naturalized (i.e., circa situm criterion; 88%). 48% projects, biological material required (e.g., seeds seedlings) gathered propagated by project implementers rather than purchased commercially. few (between 33 34%) reached high level biodiversity recovery (>75%). Most 69 to71%) recovered less 50% services. (82%) led improved individual relationships. The analysis revealed need implement cost-effective, application traditional inclusion indigenous people local communities programs at all stages—from planning implementation, through monitoring. also identified expand research develop effective tools assess ecosystems’ regeneration potential theoretical frameworks move beyond short-term markers set achieve medium- long-term goals. Cautious comprehensive national must consider abovementioned gaps.

Language: Английский

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Temporal shifts in the importance of environmental factors and management interventions among species in the early stages of forest restoration

Journal of Forestry Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 36(1)

Published: April 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Seeding Resilient Restoration: An Indicator System for the Analysis of Tree Seed Systems

Diversity, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 367 - 367

Published: Aug. 9, 2021

Achieving multi-million-hectare commitments from countries around the world to restore degraded lands in resilient and sustainable ways requires, among other things, huge volumes of tree planting material. Seed systems encompassing all forest reproductive material (e.g., seeds, cuttings, stakes, wildings), are key ensuring that sufficient with a diverse range suitable species, adapted local conditions capable persisting under changing climate, is available for restoration projects. The ideal structure seed system integrates five components: selection innovation, harvesting production, market access, supply demand, quality control, an enabling environment. We propose 15 indicators evaluate these components trial them by assessing national 7 Latin American countries. conclude enable straightforward assessment strengths weaknesses systems, thus assisting governments identify areas improvement opportunities horizontal learning.

Language: Английский

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Linking Seed Traits and Germination Responses in Caribbean Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest Species

Plants, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 1318 - 1318

Published: May 10, 2024

Understanding the relationships between seed traits and germination responses is crucial for assessing natural regeneration, particularly in threatened ecosystems like seasonally dry tropical forest (SDTF). This study explored links (mass, volume, moisture content, dispersal type), (germinability, speed (v¯), time to 50% of (T50), synchrony, photoblastism), physical dormancy (PY) 65 SDTF species under experimental laboratory conditions. We found that with smaller seeds (low mass volume) had higher v¯ reached T50 faster than larger seeds. For lower content germinability high content. Abiotic dispersed germinated fewer days. Most (60%) did not present PY, presence PY was associated As photoblastism (germination sensitivity light), we classified into three ecological categories: generalists (42 species, non-photoblastic), heliophytes (18 positive photoblastic, inhibited by darkness), sciadophytes (5 negative light germination). intends be a baseline ecophysiology SDTF.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions and sociocultural factors underlying adoption of conservation agriculture in the Mediterranean

Agriculture and Human Values, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(2), P. 491 - 508

Published: Aug. 31, 2023

Abstract The Mediterranean region is facing major challenges for soil conservation and sustainable agriculture. Conservation agriculture (CA), including reduced disturbance, can help conserve soils improve fertility, but its adoption in the limited. Examining farmers’ perceptions of underlying sociocultural factors shed light on management practices. In this paper, we conducted a survey with 590 farmers across Morocco, Spain Tunisia to explore concepts that are cognitively associated tillage. We also evaluated differences innovation, community, adaptive capacity, responsibility soil. found cognitive associations show awareness as living resource, go beyond livelihoods reveal cultural ties, link multiple levels human needs. Beliefs about benefits tillage water availability yield persist among surveyed farmers. openness towards perceived capacity were minimum tillage, whereas community integration was not. Education, age farm lifestyle these perceptions. CA promotion should emphasize values soil, demonstrate how sufficient yields may be achieved alongside resilience drought, tailored differing environmental economic needs north south.

Language: Английский

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