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Ecological restoration, or ecosystem restoration, is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. [1] It is distinct from conservation in that it attempts to retroactively repair already damaged ecosystems rather than take preventative measures.
Wetland conservation. Wetland conservation is aimed at protecting and preserving areas of land including marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens that are covered by water seasonally or permanently due to a variety of threats from both natural and anthropogenic hazards. Some examples of these hazards include habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species.
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) was another consolidation effort of the 2014 Farm Bill, which includes the former Grasslands Reserve Program, Farm, and Ranch Lands Protection Program, and Wetlands Reserve Program. ACEP includes technical and financial help to maintain or improve land for agriculture or environmental benefits.
Restoration ecology is the academic study of the science of restoration, whereas ecological restoration is the implementation by practitioners. [16] The Society for Ecological Restoration defines restoration as "the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed." [1]
Increasing biodiversity in agriculture can increase the sustainability of farms through the restoration of ecosystem services that aid in regulating agricultural lands. [2] Biodiversity in agriculture can be increased through the process of agro ecological restoration , as farm biodiversity is an aspect of agroecology .
Peatland restoration is a term describing measures to restore the original form and function of peatlands, or wet peat -rich areas. [1][2] This landscape globally occupies 400 million hectares or 3% of land surface on Earth. [3][4] Historically, peatlands have been drained for several main reasons; peat extraction, creation of agricultural land ...
Mangrove restoration is the regeneration of mangrove forest ecosystems in areas where they have previously existed. Restoration can be defined as "the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed." [1] Mangroves can be found throughout coastal wetlands of tropical and subtropical environments.
Definition. No net loss is a mitigation policy goal aiming to prevent and offset the destruction or degradation of wetlands. Under this bi-partisan policy, wetlands currently in existence are to be conserved if possible. No net loss is achieved through a coordinated effort of: [7] wetlands protection. creation of new wetlands.