Restoration ecology has emerged in recent decades as an exciting new field of ecology devoted to restoring and renewing modified, degraded and seriously damaged ecosystems and habitats. As we have learnt more about how natural ecosystems function, it has become clear we cannot assume many disturbed habitats will spontaneously repair and restore themselves. Many systems will remain locked in a semi-permanent degraded state or will continue to actively deteriorate if no action is taken. Restoration ecologists argue that we cannot … Continue reading Restoration management