Ecological Restoration
Ecological Restoration refers to the process of assisting the recovery and management of ecosystems that have been degraded, destroyed, or damaged, with the goal of returning them to a healthy, sustainable state. This involves reintroducing native species, removing invasive ones, modifying habitats, controlling erosion, and managing water flow. The ultimate aim is to preserve and enhance biodiversity, improve ecological function, and promote environmental sustainability for the benefit of both wildlife and human communities. Ecological Restoration is a critical component of habitat preservation, as it enables the creation and maintenance of suitable habitats for native species, thus ensuring their long-term survival. It also plays an essential role in mitigating climate change, improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and enhancing scenic beauty, making it a vital tool for environmental conservation and management.
External Links
- [EcologicalRestoration.org] HOME
- [Environment.com] Kevin Erwin, Consulting Ecologist, Inc. | Ecology, Wetlands, Ecological Restoration, Water Management, Ecological Engineering
- [EcosystemRestoration.net] Ecosystem Restoration in Rwanda – A Social-Ecological Systems Approach to Inform Ecosystem Restoration in Rural Africa
- [Res.us] Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC | RES is the nations largest ecological restoration company, and is restoring a resilient earth for a modern world.
- [Ruralist.org] ruralist.org – A scalable model for rural and social tourism that supports poverty reduction and ecological restoration in the Global South
- [fosv.org] Friends of the Sangamon Valley – A non-profit land trust conducting ecological restoration in the lower Sangamon River Valley
- [eri.nau.edu] Home - Ecological Restoration Institute
- [evdv.net] Evergreen Developers llc | Ecological Restoration | Risk Mitigation